Question

Five added to 2 times a number is equal to 7 less than 4 times the number: what is the number?

Answer 1

5 + 2 x 1 = 7 - 4 = 3

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

Five added to 2 times a number is equal to 7 less than 4 times the number

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

7 less than 4 times the number 4x - 7

Put them together

2x+5=4x-7

2(6)+5=17

4(6)-7=17

x=6