Respuesta :
Hello.
First, "twice a number" means we multiply 2 times that number.
Let the number be s.
Now, the sum of 2 times s and 5 is 21.
The product of 2 and s can be written like so:
[tex]\sf{2s[/tex]
Now, the sum of 2s and 5 is 21:
[tex]\sf{2s+5=21[/tex]
Subtract 5 from both sides:
[tex]\sf{2s=21-5[/tex]
[tex]\sf{2s=16}[/tex]
Now, divide both sides by 2:
[tex]\Large\boxed{\sf{s=8}}[/tex]
I hope it helps.
Have a nice day.
[tex]\boxed{imperturbability}[/tex]
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the required number be x.
According to the given question,
=> 2x + 5 = 21
=> 2x = 21 - 5
=> 2x = 16
=> x = 16/2
=> x = 8
