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The difference between 5 more than x and twice x is 17
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The difference between 5 more than x and twice x is 17

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Answer:

x = -12

Explanation:

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The sentence can be represented as (x + 5)-(2x) = 17.

We can solve for x by isolating the variable.

Solve for x

  • x + 5 - 2x = 17
  • -x + 5 = 17
  • -x = 12
  • x = -12

The value of x is -12.

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