SOLUTION: if 9 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 5, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 6 and 13 is added to the product. what is the number?

Question 394676: if 9 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 5, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 6 and 13 is added to the product. what is the number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x represent the number

Write as we Read***

 (2x + 9)*5 = 6x + 13

solving for x

  10x + 45 = 6x + 13

       4x = -32

        x  = -8



CHECKING our Answer***

 (-16+9)*5 = -35 = -48 + 13 = -35

 

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