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If 18 more than twice a number is -10,what is the number?​

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2x + 18= -10
2x. -18= -10 -18
2x= -28
X=-14
User Talabes
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Answer:

-14

Explanation:

Let the number be x


2x + 18 = - 10 \\ 2x = - 28 \\ x = - 14

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