Question

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

the problem?
5x - 9 = x + 23
5x - 9 = 2x + 23
5x + 23 + 2x = 23
5x + 23 = 2x + 23
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Answer 1

5x-9=2x+23

Explanation:

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Answer 2

`5x-9=2x+23`

Explanation:

"Five times a number" is '5x'.

"Decreased by nine is" '-9'.

"Is equal to" is '='.

"Twice the number" is '2x'.

"Increased by 23" is '+ 23'.

Put them together: 5x-9=2x+23

5x - 9 = 2x + 23 should be the correct answer.