SOLUTION: Five more than twice a number is the same as when one is subtracted from the number. what is the number?
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Question 951933: Five more than twice a number is the same as when one is subtracted from the number. what is the number?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2n+5=n-1 Subtract n from each side.
n+5=-1 Subtract 5 from each side.
n=-6
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