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if 5 is added to a number and the sum is doubled, the result is 7 pess than the number. what is the number? Write your answer as a number only.
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if 5 is added to a number and the sum is doubled, the result is 7 pess than the number. what is the number? Write your answer as a number only.

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Answer:

-17

Explanation:


2(x+5)=x-7


2x+10=x-7


x+10=-7


x=-17

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