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if u subtract 17 from my number and multiply the difference by -5 the result is -25 what is the number
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if u subtract 17 from my number and multiply the difference by -5 the result is -25 what is the number

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Answer:22

Explanation:

22-17=5. 5x-5=-25!

User Fe Ner
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(x-17)(-5) = -25
-5x + 85 = -25
-5x = -110
X = 22
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