SOLUTION: A number multiplied by 5 and the result is twice the number added to 2. Find the number.

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Question 873210: A number multiplied by 5 and the result is twice the number added to 2. Find the number.
Answer by Seutip(231) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let:
x - be the number
Translation:
x%2A5=%282%2Ax%29%2B2
5x=2x%2B2
3x=2
x=2%2F3
Hope that helps!
Steffy