Asked by sean

the number 12 is 14 greater than twice a number. find the number.
Answered by Ms. Sue
2n + 14 = 12
2n = -2
n = ?

Answered by Matthew Joseph
Let the number be X.
12=14+2(X)
12=14+2X.
12-14=2X.
-2=2X.
-2/2=2X/2.
X=-1.

The number is -1.
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