SOLUTION: If a number is substracted from five more than twice the number, the result is 9. Find the number

SOLUTION: If a number is substracted from five more than twice the number, the result is 9. Find the number

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Question 664253: If a number is substracted from five more than twice the number, the result is 9. Find the number
Answer by MsRedz123(24) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the number.
(5 + 2x)-x=9
5 + 2x - x=9
5 + x=9
x=9-5
x=4
So, the number is 4.
Let's check it by substituting the value of x.
[5 + 2(4)]-4 =9
[5 + 8] - 4 = 9
13 -4=9
9=9
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