Question

Two less than seven times a number is the same as ten times the same number increased by 1. What is the

number?

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

first, create a formula or expression:

7x - 2 = 10x + 1

now, move the 10x, subtract it on the other side

-3x - 2 = 1

add 2

-3x = 3

divide by -3

x = -1

you can substitute it in to check