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Question 1054248: If 7 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 5​, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 5 and 10 is added to the product. What is the​ number
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If 7 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 5​, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 5 and 10 is added to the product. What is the​ number.
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5(2x+7) = 5x+10
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2x+7 = x + 2
x = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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