Respuesta :
The answers be because it says DECREASED by 5 so it would be -5
Answer:
Option b) -5
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the following information in the question:
Twice of a number is equal to number decreased by five.
Let the number be x. Then, this can be written in the form of equation:
[tex]2\times x = x-5[/tex]
Solving the above equation:
[tex]2\times x = x-5\\2x-x = -5\\x = -5[/tex]
Hence, the number is x = -5.
The correct answer is given by the option b) -5.
