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If the sum of a number and four is multiplied by
two, the result is 28. What is the number?

User Kachanov
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

Let the required number be x

2(x+4) =28

x + 4 = 28/2

x + 4 = 14

x = 14 - 4

x = 10

User Shawn Andrews
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2 votes

Answer:

10

Explanation:

The sum of a number and 4 is multiplied by 2, and the result is 28. In other words, letting the unknown number be x:


2(x+4)=28

Solve for x. Divide both sides by 2:


x+4=14

Subtract 4 from both sides:


x=10

So, our unknown number is 10.

And we're done!

User BrianCooksey
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