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Five times the difference of twice a number and three, decreased by the sum of the number and eight , equals 13

Five times the difference of twice a number and three, decreased by the sum of the number and eight , equals 13
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five times the difference of twice a number and three, decreased by the sum of the number and eight , equals 13

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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

5(2x-3)-(x+8)=13

10x-15-x-8=13

9x-23=13

9x=36

x=4

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