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Twice a number when decreased by 7 gives 45. Find the number. |
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Answer» Let the required number be x.Then, = 2x – 7 = 45 Transposing -7 to RHS and it becomes 7. = 2x = 45 + 7 = 2x = 52 Multiplying both side by (1/2) = 2x × (1/2) = 52 × (1/2) = x = 26 ∴ The required number is 26. |
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