Inactive Tutor answered • 01/18/18
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2x + 24 = (2/7)x
2x- (2/7)x=-24
(12/7)x=-24
x=-24*(7/12)=-14
x=-14
Jade M.
asked • 01/18/18What is the original number?
If you double a number and then add 24 you get 2/7 of the original number. If you let x represent the original number it can be represented by the equation 2x + 24 = 2/7x.
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Jade M.
01/18/18