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Five times a number that has been decreased by 2 is equal to 55

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Answer:

Explanation:

  1. 2(n)+11=55
  2. 2n+11=55
  3. 2n+11-11=55-11
  4. 2n=44
  5. n=22

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Answer:

Explanation:

5x - 2 = 55

5x = 57

x = 57/5

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