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14 October, 23:18

The sum of twice a number and 5 less than the

number is the same as the difference between -

17 and the number. What is the number?

A) 3 B) 2 C) - 4 D) - 6

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  1. 15 October, 00:22
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    -6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the number be x.

    2x + (x-5) = x - 17

    2x + x - 5 = x - 17

    3x - x = - 17 + 5

    2x = - 12

    : x = - 12/2

    x = - 6
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