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A number is doubled and then increased by 3. The result is 95. What is the original number?

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Answer:


n = 46

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an expression


2n + 3 = 95

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides


2n + 3 - 3 = 95 - 3


2n = 92

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2


2n / 2 = 92 / 2


n = 46

Answer:
n = 46

User Naughty Boy
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Answer:

The number is 46

Explanation:

n = number

doubled

2n

increased by 3

2n+3

is 95

2n+3 = 95

Solve

2n+3=95

Subtract 3 from each side

2n+3-3=95-3

2n = 92

Divide each side by 2

2n/2 = 92/2

n =46

User Safoor Safdar
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