Question

Which equation would best represent this problem? Five added to 2 times a number is equal to 7 less than 4 times the number.

2x – 5 = 4x + 7

4x + 7 = 2x – 5

5x + 2 = 7x – 4

2x + 5 = 4x – 7

Answer 1

2x + 5 = 4x - 7

Explanation:

let the number be x.

5 added to 2 times a number is 2x + 5.

7 less than 4 times the number = 4x - 7