document.write( "Question 283261: Trying to help my son. I am not sure if I am doing it correct. Problem: Five more than twice a number is -13. find the number \n" ); document.write( "
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2 times a number + 5 = -13
\n" ); document.write( "Subtract 5 from both sides
\n" ); document.write( "2 times a number = -18
\n" ); document.write( "Divide by 2
\n" ); document.write( "a number = -9
\n" ); document.write( "that's it.
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\n" ); document.write( "2n + 5 = -13
\n" ); document.write( "2n = -18
\n" ); document.write( "n = -9
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