A number, x, increased by 5 is the same as twice the same number, decreased by seven.

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A number, x, increased by 5 is the same
as twice the same number, decreased
by seven.

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Answer:

n = 12

Explanation:

n + 5 = 2n - 7

7+5=2n-n

12=n

12+5=2(12)-7

Kiran LM answered Jul 30, 2022

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