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3) The sum of twice a number and 8 divided by 11 is 6. Find the number​

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Answer: 29

Step-by-step explanation:

"The sum of" --- +

"twice a number" --- 2x (or any variable!)

"divided by" --- /

"is" --- =

2x + 8 / 11 = 6

2x + 8 / 11 * 11 = 6 * 11

2x + 8 = 66

2x + 8 - 8 = 66 - 8

2x = 58

2x / 2 = 58 / 2

x = 29

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