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26 November, 22:23

If the sum of a number and six is doubled, the result is five less than the number. find the number

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  1. 26 November, 22:34
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    Let x represent the number. The same of the number and 6. x+6.

    The same of the number and six doubled. 2x+12

    "Is" means equals. Five less than the number. x-5.

    So, 2x+12=x-5

    2x+12-x=-5

    x+12=-5

    x=-5-12

    x=-17
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