SOLUTION: twice a number decreased by two is equivalent to than number increased by five.
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Question 976618: twice a number decreased by two is equivalent to than number increased by five.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-2=x+5
2x-x=5+2
x=7
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