If I add to my number a number that is 17 more than twice my number, the sum will be 65. What is my number?

Answer 1

Hi Aditi,

Let's use the variable, x, to represent your number.

Then we can represent th enumber that is 17 more than twice your number as: 17 + 2x

Next, the sum of the two numbers is equalt to 65, so we can write and dolev the following equation to find your number:

your number + the other number = 65

x + 2x + 17 = 65

3x + 17 = 65

3x + 17 - 17 = 65 - 17

3x = 48

3x/3= 48/ 3

x = 16

Your number is 16.