Answer:
Equation: 5c + 7 = 2
Solution: The number is -1.
Explanation:
The unknown number is c.
"the product of a number and 5" is 5c
"Seven more than the product of a number and 5" is 5c + 7
"Seven more than the product of a number and 5 equals 2" is 5c + 7 = 2
The equation is
5c + 7 = 2
To solve, we first subtract 5 from both sides.
5c + 7 - 7 = 2 - 7
5c = -5
Now divide both sides by 5.
5c/5 = -5/5
c = -1
Answer: The number is -1.