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Five times a number decreased by nine is equal to twice the number increased by 23. Which equation could be used to solve the

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5*x-9=2^x+23 i think....

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Answer:

Explanation:

Let the number be x

five times a number = 5x

Five times a number decreased by nine = 5x - 9

Twice the number increase by 23 = 2x + 23

5x - 9 = 2x + 23

5x - 2x = 23 + 9

3x = 32

x = 32/3

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