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Five more than twice a certain number is one more than the number itself. What is the number?

Solution

F i v e m ore t han tw i ce a cer t ain n u mb er i s o n e m ore t han t h e n u mb er i t se l f . Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : - 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 + 2 x = 1 + x

Solve for

x, 5 + 2 x = 1 + x : x = - 4

The number : - 4

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