Question

Twice the sum of two and a number is 42. Find the number ,I need help with this

Answer 1

19

Explanation:

According to the statement we can establish the following equation:

Let n the number

`\begin{gathered} 2\cdot\mleft(2+n\mright)=42 \\ \end{gathered}`

Solving for n:

`\begin{gathered} 2+n=(42)/(2) \\ n=21-2 \\ n=19 \end{gathered}`

The number is 19