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6) Double a number is equal to the number decreased by five. Find the number.

A) -10
B) -5
05
D) 10

User CTZStef
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Answer:

B) -5

Explanation:

let the number be x

2x=x-5

take x to the other side

2x-x=-5

×=-5

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