SOLUTION: Ten less than double a number is the same as seven times the number. Find the number.

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Question 994107: Ten less than double a number is the same as seven times the number. Find the number.
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Ten less than double a number is the same as seven times the number. Find the number.
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2x - 10 = 7x

5x = -10,

x = -2.


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