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Five more than twice a number is -13. Find the number.
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Five more than twice a
number is -13. Find the
number.

User Sakeesh
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Answer:

x = -9

Explanation:

2x + 5 = -13

- 5 = -5

2x = -18

2 2

x = -9

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