Question

Five times the sum of twice a number, x, and two is ten.
Find the number.
x=?

Answer 1

x = 0

Explanation:

First, let's translate this statement into an equation.

• 5 times the sum of twice a number, x, and two means "5(2x + 2)"
• is ten means "= 10
• 5(2x + 2) = 10

Solving

Step 1: Simplify both sides.

• 
  `(5)(2x)+(5)(2)=10`
• 
  `10x+10=10`

Step 2: Subtract 10 from both sides.

• 
  `10x+10-10=10-10`
• 
  `10x=0`

Step 3: Divide both sides by 10.

• 
  `10x/10=0/10`
• 
  `x=0`

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Answer 2

0

Explanation:

5(2x + 2) = 10

10x + 10 = 10

10x = 0

x = 0