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  • 16-08-2021
  • Mathematics
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Twice a number decreased by 39 is five times the sum of the
number and 2 times the number. Find the number.

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DexterTheWulf
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  • 16-08-2021

Answer: x=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x)-39=5(x+2x)

2x-39=5(3x)

2x-39=15x

-39=13x

-39/13=-3

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