SOLUTION: Seven more than a number is equal to five less than twice the number. Find the number.

SOLUTION: Seven more than a number is equal to five less than twice the number. Find the number.

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Question 189105: Seven more than a number is equal to five less than twice the number. Find the number.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let the number be x
:
x+7=2x-5
:
x=12
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