Question

if the sum of a number and eight is doubled​, the result is seven less than the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let's call the number we're looking for "x".

The problem tells us that "if the sum of a number and eight is doubled, the result is seven less than the number", which can be translated into an equation:

2(x+8) = x-7

Now let's solve for x:

2x + 16 = x - 7

2x - x = -7 - 16

x = -23

Therefore, the number we're looking for is -23.