Question

When a number is doubled and then added to 13, the result is 38.
Find the number.​

Answer 1

The number is 12.5

Explanation:

2x + 13 = 38

2x = 38 - 13

2x = 25

2x/2 = 25/2

x = 12.5

Check:

12.5 + 12.5 = 25

25 + 13 = 38