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Five times a number decreased by nine is equal to twice the number increased by 23. Which equation could be used to solve the problem? How does it look written out
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Five times a number decreased by nine is equal to twice the number increased by 23. Which equation could be used to solve the problem? How does it look written out

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5x-9=2x+23

We can now simplify by subtracting 2x to give 3x and then add 9 to the other side then divide by 3 to get final answer
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