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stira [4]
2 years ago
14

Doubling the sum of 5 and a number is equal to the same number decreased by 2. what is the equation

Mathematics
1 answer:
SVEN [57.7K]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

2(x + 5) = x - 2

⟹ x = -12

Step-by-step explanation:

Doubling the sum of 5 and a number is equal to the same number decreased by 2. What is the equation?

This word problem can be written as:

⟹ 2(x + 5) = x - 2

1. Distribute:

2(x) + 2(5) = x - 2

⟹ 2x + 10 = x - 2

2. Subtract x from both sides:

2x - x + 10 = x - x - 2

⟹ x + 10 = -2

3. Subtract 10 from both sides:

x + 10 - 10 = -2 - 10

⟹ x = -12

4. Check your work:

2(x + 5) = x - 2

2(-12 + 5) = -12 - 2

2(-7) = -20

⟹ -14 = -14 ✔

Learn more here:

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