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A number added to 5 is the same as twice the number. find the number

User Yosep Tito
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As per given conditions,


x + 5 = 2x

Now solve as normally,


= > x - 2x = - 5


= > - x = - 5

As negative symbol is present in both sides, they become cancelled

So,


x = 5

Hence, the number is 5

User Seguso
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

5 + 5 = 10

5 x 2 = 10

hope this helps

User NGaffney
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