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?

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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?

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The answer is B. 5x – 9 = 2x + 23. i just took the test.

Kasean answered Jan 24, 2022

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Answer:

5x - 9 = 2x + 23

Explanation:

x = a number

5 times x = 5x

decreased by 9 = - 9

2 times x = 2x

increased by 23 = + 23

Yee Liu answered Jan 26, 2022

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