Molly is thinking of a number. twice her number take away seven is the same as her number plus five. what is her number?

Adam Diament asked Sep 10, 2023

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Adam Diament asked Sep 10, 2023

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Answer:

Number = 12

Explanation:

2n-7=n+5 (+7 to both sides)

2n=n+12 (-n to both sides)

n=12

Appu Mistri answered Sep 16, 2023

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