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The sum of 5 and a number is then multiplied by two. The answer is -2 What is the number
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The sum of 5 and a number is then multiplied by two. The answer is -2 What is the number

The sum of 5 and a number is then multiplied by two. The answer is -2 What is the-example-1
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2(5+n)=-2
Distribute: 10+2n=-2
-2-10=-12
2n=-12
-12/2=-6
n=-6
The number is -6.
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5+x=-2, subtract 5 and the answer is: x=-7
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