Let n represent the number. You require
7n - 2n = 55
5n = 55 . . . . . . collect terms
n = 11 . . . . . . . divide by 5
The number is 11.





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1/2(-14x + 14) + 14x
<em><u>Distributive property.</u></em>
-7x + 7 + 14x
<em><u>Combine like terms.</u></em>
7x + 7 (This is the simplified answer.)
X+3≤ -5+2x
Add 5 to the other side. (the inverse of subtraction, since 5 is negative)
x+8≤2x
Subtract x on both sides.
8≤x <- the answer
I hope this helps!
~kaikers