If the sum of a number and five is doubled, the result is eight less than the number. Find the number X =

Eirini Graonidou asked Feb 17, 2022

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If the sum of a number and five is doubled, the result is eight less than the number. Find the number

X =

Eirini Graonidou asked Feb 17, 2022

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Answer:

x = -18

number = x

2(x+5) = x-8 (distribute the 2)

2x+10 = x-8 (add/subtract like terms)

2x-x = -8-10

x = -18

Mudar answered Feb 21, 2022

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