Question

The sum of twice a number and 16 is 86. What is the number?

Answer 1

The other number is 14

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Answer 2

35

Explanation:

Let's make an equation. Suppose the "number" is x.

2(x)+16=86

Subtract 16 from both sides

2x=70

Divide by 2 on both sides

x=35