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The sum of twice a number and 13 is 47. Find the number.

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17

Explanation:

you represent the unknown by a variable

for example X

2x +13=47

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Answer: 17

Explanation:

In this problem, the phrase "a number" can be interpreted as a variable. In this case, let the variable be "x."

Thus, "twice a number" = "2x"

"and 13" = "+ 13"

"is 47" = "= 47"

Thus, the problem is simply 2x + 13 = 47.

Then, simply subtract 13 from both sides to get 2x = 34.

Then, simply divide both sides by 2 to get x = 17.

Because "the number" is "x," the number is 17.

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