SOLUTION: Five times the difference of twice a number and seven is negative 5. Find the numbers.

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Question 1059576: Five times the difference of twice a number and seven is negative 5. Find the numbers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Five times the difference of twice
a number and seven is negative 5.
Make the unknown number x
5(2x - 7) = -5
10x - 35 = -5
10x = -5 + 35
10x = 30
x = 3
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