Ten less than twice a number is equal to at most fifty two

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Let the number be x.

Twice the number: 2x

Ten less than twice the number: 2x - 10

The equation becomes:

2x - 10 ≤ 52

Adding 10 to both sides:

2x ≤ 62

Dividing by 2:

x ≤ 31

Therefore, the number is at most 31.