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2 years ago

Five times a number decreased by nine is equal to twice the number increased by 23. Which equation could be used to solve

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2 answers:

RideAnS [48]2 years ago

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Answer:

$5x-9=2x+23$

Step-by-step explanation:

"Five times a number" is '5x'.

"Decreased by nine is" '-9'.

"Is equal to" is '='.

"Twice the number" is '2x'.

"Increased by 23" is '+ 23'.

Put them together: 5x-9=2x+23

5x - 9 = 2x + 23 should be the correct answer.

Monica [59]2 years ago

6 0

Answer:

5x-9=2x+23

Step-by-step explanation:

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