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12 May, 12:26

Twice the sum of a number and 3 is the same as 5 subtracted from the number. find the number.

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  1. 12 May, 13:29
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    Translating this sentence into symbols: 2 (x+3) = x - 5

    So 2x + 6 = x - 5 and x = - 11

    Check: Is 2 (-11+3) = - 11 - 5? Is - 16 = - 16? YES. x = - 11 is right.
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