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Twice a number is 12 more than 5 times the number.
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Twice a number is 12 more than 5 times the number.

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Answer:

  • -4

Explanation:

Let the number be x:

  • 2x = 5x + 12
  • 2x - 5x = 12
  • -3x = 12
  • x = -4

It is -4

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