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14 May, 03:33

Five times the difference of a number and 2 is the same as 2 increased by five times the number plus twice the number. Find the number.

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  1. 14 May, 03:55
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    5 (n-2) = 2+5n + 2n fits your equation. After multiplication, we have

    5x - 10 = 2 + 7n

    Combining like terms, we get:

    -12 = 2n, so that n = - 6
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