SOLUTION: Two more than 5 times a number is 77. Find the number

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Question 804952: Two more than 5 times a number is 77. Find the number
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 more than 5 times a number x is 77:
5x%2B2=77
5x+=77-2
5x+=75
x+=75%2F5
x+=15