Translate the sentence into an equation. Use x to represent the unknown number. Do not solve.The sum of twice a number and 7 is 23.

A. x + 14 = 23
B. 2x + 7 = 23
C. 14x = 23
D. 2(x + 7) = 23


Answer: B

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