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The result of adding 14 to twice a number is the same as subtracting 8 from four times that number. Find that number.

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Answer:

11

Explanation:

Let the number be x

2x + 14 = 4x - 8 Add 8 to both sides

2x + 14 + 8 = 4x Combine

2x + 22 = 4x Subtract 2x

22 = 2x Divide by 2

11 = x

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