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User Azuuu
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Answer: the original number is 18

Explanation:

User Demasterpl
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Answer: 18

Step-by-step explanation:

x is the number we need to find

We have this equation :

2 ( 3x - 10 ) + 2 = 5x

= 6x - 20 + 2 = 5x

= -20 + 2 = 5x - 6x

= -18 = -1x

x = -18 ; 18

Hope it helps !

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