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( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #205616 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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. \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "You can save typing: \n" ); document.write( "2n + 5 = -13 \n" ); document.write( "2n = -18 \n" ); document.write( "n = -9 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |