Answer: The number is 14
Explanation:
A number is increased by 20: (X + 20)
Then doubled: 2(X + 20)
5 times the number: 5X
2 less than 5 times the number: 5X - 2
Setting the bold statements equal: 2(X+20) = 5X - 2
Distribute left side: 2X + 40 = 5X - 2
Move X's: 40 = 3X - 2
Move numbers: 42 = 3X
Divide both sides by 3: X = 14