Question

A number added to 5 is the same as twice the number. find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

5 + 5 = 10

5 x 2 = 10

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Answer 2

As per given conditions,

$x + 5 = 2x$

Now solve as normally,

$= > x - 2x = - 5$

$= > - x = - 5$

As negative symbol is present in both sides, they become cancelled

So,

$x = 5$

Hence, the number is 5