Middle keys and number line on keyboard produce two characters

When I press the middle keys (asdf...) or the number line (1234...) on the keyboard of our MacBook it produces two characters - one number and one letter -  instead of just the correct one.  The characters produced on both lines are identical and look like this:   a1s2d3f4g5h6j7k8l9 a1s2d3f4g5h6j7k8l9.  Can anything be done?   It is driving me nuts!

Hey siirilee,
Thanks for the question. The following article may help to resolve your issue. You may want to refer to the "Some keys don't work as expected" section:
One or more keys on the keyboard do not respond
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1381
Thanks,
Matt M.

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