Five is seven more than the product of two and a number. what is the number

Let n = the unknown number.

The phrase "five is" tells us to start the equation with "5 = "

"Seven more than" becomes "7 + "

"The product of two and a number" is 2n or (2 * n)

Put it all together and solve:

5 = 7 + 2n

5 = 7 + 2n

5 - 7 = 2n

- 2 = 2n

Divide each side by 2 to isolate the variable

- 1 = n

Your number is - 1