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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Carly Moore

14 October, 23:18

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Conrad Buchanan · Answer 1

-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

The sum of twice a number and 5 less than thenumber is the same as the difference between -17 and the number. What is the number?A) 3 B) 2 C) - 4 D) - 6