Question

seven subtracted from twice a number gives 17 , find this number .

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 7 = 17

2x = 17 + 7

2x = 42

x = 21.....

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

2*x - 7 = 17

2*x = 17 + 7

2*x = 24

x = 24/2

x = 12