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4 July, 20:12

If 5 is added to a number and the sum is doubled, the result is 7 less than the number. What is the number? Write your answer as a number only.

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  1. 4 July, 23:42
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    2 (n + 5) = n - 7

    Distribute the 2.

    2n + 10 = n - 7

    Subtract n.

    n + 10 = - 7

    Subtract 10.

    n = - 17

    Your answer!
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