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AlgebraEasyNumber added to itself

Algebra practice question

When a number is added to itself, the result is 26. What is the number?

Answer: 13

2n = 26 gives n = 13.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 24
24 subtracts 2.
If you answered 26
26 is the result, not the number.
If you answered 52
52 doubles 26 instead of halving.

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