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Five times a number is the same as twenty-seven less than twice the number. What is the number?

Solution

F i v e t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s tw e n t y - se v e n l ess t han tw i ce t h e n u mb er . Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : - 9

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x = 2 x - 27

Solve for

x, 5 x = 2 x - 27 : x = - 9

The number : - 9

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