SOLUTION: The difference between the sum of fives times a number and 2 and twice the number results in the number increased by 12
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Question 998053: The difference between the sum of fives times a number and 2 and twice the number results in the number increased by 12
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The way you wrote it appears to be
(5x + 2) - 2x = x + 12
3x + 2 = x + 12
2x = 10
x = 5
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