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Write an algebraic equation for each question below and then solve the equation.
3. When five is added to a double a number the result is 35, what is the number?


Answer :

Answer:

The number is 15

Step-by-step explanation:

algebraic equation: 5+2x=35

step by step solving:

  1. 5-5=0   35-5=30
  2. 2x=30
  3. 2x/2 = 30/2
  4. x=15

let the number be x

The above statement can be represented as :

  • 2x + 5 = 35

  • 2x = 30

  • x = 15