Twice a number decreased by 39 is five times the sum of the number and 2 times the number. Find the number.

Shayan asked Mar 26, 2022

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Twice a number decreased by 39 is five times the sum of the

number and 2 times the number. Find the number.

Shayan asked Mar 26, 2022

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Answer: x=-3

Explanation:

2(x)-39=5(x+2x)

2x-39=5(3x)

2x-39=15x

-39=13x

-39/13=-3

Joshua Drake answered Apr 1, 2022

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