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The sum of twice a number and 4 is -22. Find the number
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The sum of twice a number and 4 is -22. Find the number

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Answer:

-13

Explanation:

let the unknown number be x

2x + 4=-22

2x=-22-4

2x=-26

divide both sides by 2

x=-13

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