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The sum of four and twice a number is 56. Find the number.​

User Juanjo Berenguer
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Answer:

26

Explanation:

4 + 2x = 56

2x = 56 - 4

x = 52/2

x = 26

User Labra
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Answer:

26

Explanation:

Let the missing number be x.

Given that,

→ Sum of four and twice a number is 56.

Let's form a equation,

→ 4 + 2x = 56

The required value of x will be,

→ 4 + 2x = 56

→ 2x = 56 - 4

→ 2x = 52

→ x = 52/2

→ [ x = 26 ]

Hence, the number is 26.

User Yash Krishnan
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