When twice a number is added to 5 the result is 27 + Brain

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asked Apr 22, 2021 126k views

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Mykhal · Answer 1 · 2021-04-28T13:14:56+0000

Answer:

11

Explanation:

Let x be the unknown number

2x+5 = 27

Subtract 5 from each side

2x+5-5 = 27-5

2x = 22

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 22/2

x = 11

The number is 11