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Twenty five more than twice a number is fifty five. What is the number?

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Answer:

Explanation:

If the number is 15 then twice is 30 then add 25 = 30 + 25 = 55

User Dinh Lam
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25 + 2x = 55

2x = 30

x = 15

The number is 15

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