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The sum of a number and 5 is-42. What is the number?

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Solution

Thesumofanumberand5is−42.Whatisthenumber?

Solution

Thenumber:−47
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:x+5=−42
Solve for x,x+5=−42:x=−47
Thenumber:−47

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