Question

Eighteen more than double a number is 8
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Answer 1

Answer

-9

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

the equation is 2x+18=8

x=-9

Answer 2

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

18 + (18 more than) 2x (twice a number) = (is) 8

18+2x=8

2x=-10 (subtract 18 from both sides)

x=-5 (divide both sides by 2)