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  • 10-09-2017
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two times the difference of a number and 8 is equal to 7

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  • 10-09-2017
2(x-8)=7

Distribute on the left side
2x-16=7

Add 16 to both sides
2x=23

Divide both sides by 2
x=11.5

Final answer: The number is 11.5
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