SOLUTION: Seven less than five times a number is the same as two more than twice the same number. What is the number

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Question 1055599: Seven less than five times a number is the same as two more than twice the same number. What is the number
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-7 = 2x+2
5x = 2x+9
3x = 9
x = 3