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Two times the sum of a number and 3 is 8.​
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Two times the sum of a number and 3 is 8.​

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Answer:

The number is 1.

Explanation:

The number is x.

2(x + 3) = 8

2x + 6 = 8

2x + 6 - 6 = 8 - 6

2x = 8 - 6

2x = 2

2x ÷ 2 = 2 ÷ 2

x = 1

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