Question

Can you please help me?

Answer 1

Answer: the original number is 18

Explanation:

Answer 2

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 !