5 times a number less 7 is equal to 7 times the number plus 13. Find the number

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7 - 5X = 7X + 13

7 = 12X + 13

-6 = 12X

-2 = X

Fenix answered Jan 12, 2019

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your answer would be -10 I believe.

5x-7 = 7x+13
2x = -20
x = -10

Tobiesque answered Jan 16, 2019

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