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If 25 is added to 5 times a certain number, the result is 7 times the number minus 35. Find the number. ​

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Explanation:

Required Answer:-

Let the certain number =x

According to the question


{:}\longrightarrow
\sf 5x+25=7x-35

  • Simplify


{:}\longrightarrow
\sf 7x-35=5x+25


{:}\longrightarrow
\sf 7x-5x=25+35


{:}\longrightarrow
\sf 2x=60


{:}\longrightarrow
\sf x={\frac {60}{2}}


{:}\longrightarrow
\sf x=30


\thereforeThe number is 30.

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