Question

17 is added to a number, the result is 37 less than twice the number. Find the number

Answer 1

x=6.67

Explanation:

17+x=37-2x

17+x-x=37-2x-x

17=37-3x

17-37=37-37-3x

-20=-3x

-20/-3=-3x/3

6.666667=x