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1. Think of a number. 2. Add 17. 3. Double. 4. Subtract 4. 5. Double. 6. Add 20. 7. Divide by 4. 8. Subtract 20. 9. What number do you have? .. .. .. .. You should have your original number back.
Why does this work?
Let's use algebra to explain it.
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