Question

Twice a number is equal to 35 more than seven times the number. Find the number

Answer 1

number - n

Twice a number - 2n

Seven times the number - 7n

2n = 7n +35

7n-2n = -35

5n = -35

n = - 7

Check:

2(-7) = 7(-7) +35

-14 = -49 + 35

-14 = -14 True

The number is (- 7).