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If a certain number, x, is increased by 7, it will be equal to 5 less than twice that same number. The correct equation for the above sentence is [1] 7x = −5(2x).

If a certain number, x, is increased by 7, it will be equal to 5 less than twice that same number. The correct equation for the above sentence is [1] 7x = −5(2x).
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If a certain number, x, is increased by 7, it will be equal to 5 less than twice that same number. The correct

equation for the above sentence is
[1] 7x = −5(2x).

User Daniel Kamil Kozar
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Explanation:

x + 7 = 2x - 5

2x - x = 7 + 5

x = 12

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