Question

Twice a number decreased by 8 is 58. What is the number?

Answer 1

2x-8=58
Add 8 to 58
2x=66
Then divide by 2
x=33

Answer 2

Let, the number = x

Then, 2x - 8 = 58

2x= 58 + 8

x= 66/2

x = 33

In short, Your Answer would be: 33

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