SOLUTION: five times the difference of twice a number and six is negative twenty. Find the numbers.
1st number= x
2nd number= 5(2x-6)
x+5(2x-6)= -20
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Question 468088: five times the difference of twice a number and six is negative twenty. Find the numbers.
1st number= x
2nd number= 5(2x-6)
x+5(2x-6)= -20
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2x-6)=-20
10x-30=-20
10x=10
x=1
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Ed
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