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I think of a number double it, then reduce six. The result is 20. What is the number??

I think of a number double it, then reduce six. The result is 20. What is the number??
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I think of a number double it, then reduce six. The result is 20. What is the number??

User Sam Farmer
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Answer:

The number is 13

Explanation:

the equation:


2x-6=20

The solution.


2x=20+6


x=(26)/(2) =13

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