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26 June, 13:56

Solve: five more than a number is the same as twice the number. find the number.

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  1. 26 June, 17:29
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    Let the unknown number be x.

    Given,

    x + 5 = 2x

    x = 5

    Hence, the number is 5.
  2. 26 June, 17:32
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    Let x = the unknown number

    five more than a number = twice the number

    x + 5 = 2x

    5 = 2x - x

    5 = x

    (Balance method is used to solve)

    substitution

    x + 5 = 2x

    5 + 5 = 2 x 5

    10 = 10

    answer : the unknown number is 5
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