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7 times a number is 30 greater than the sum of twice the number and five

User Hinna
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

7 X = 30 + 2(x + 5)

7x = 30 + 2x + 10

7x = 40 + 2x

7x - 2x = 40 + 2x -2x

5x = 40

x=8

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Answer:

7 X = 30 + 2(x + 5)

7x = 30 + 2x + 10

7x = 40 + 2x

7x - 2x = 40 + 2x -2x

5x = 40

x=8

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