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When a number is doubled and then added to 24,the result is 49

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Answer:

Algebraic equation ; 2x+24 =49

x = 12.5

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x


2(x) +24 =49\\\\2x +24 =49

Collect like terms and simplify


2x =49-24\\2x =25\\

Divide both sides of the equation by 2


(2x)/(2) = (25)/(2) \\\\x = 12.5

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