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23 June, 09:04

Five times a number is 21 less than twice the opposite of the number. What is the number

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  1. 23 June, 10:16
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    By opposite it means if the number is 5 the opposite is - 5.

    5n = - 2n - 21

    7n = -21

    n = - 3

    (The number is - 3)
  2. 23 June, 11:08
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    -3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    5 x = - 2x - 21

    7x = - 21

    x = - 3
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