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Seven times the sum of a number and 2 equals 5
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Seven times the sum of a number and 2 equals 5

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Answer: The number is -9/7

Explanation:

The statement can be expressed by the equation

7(n + 2) = 5 where n is the number

Now solve for n

7(n+2) = 5 distribute on the left side

7n + 14 = 5

-14 -14

7n = - 9

n = -9 /7

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