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Five times the sum of a number and 4 is -15

Five times the sum of a number and 4 is -15
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Five times the sum of a number and 4 is -15

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5(x+4)=-15

Distribute
5x+20=-15

Subtract 20 from both sides
5x=-35

Divide both sides by 5
x=-7

Final answer: The number is -7
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