SOLUTION: Five times the difference of twice a number and nine is negative twenty-five. Find the number.

Question 415191: Five times the difference of twice a number and nine is negative twenty-five. Find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x represent the number

Question states***

5(2x-9) = -25

Solving for x

 10x = 20

   x = 2

CHECKING our Answer***

 5*(4-9) = 5* -5 = -25 

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