SOLUTION: Five times the difference of twice a number and thirteen is negative fifteen. Find the number.

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Question 1113984: Five times the difference of twice a number and thirteen is negative fifteen. Find the number.

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5(2x-13) = -15
10x - 65 = -15
10x = 50
x = 5
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Check:
5(2(5)-13) = -15
5(10-13) = -15
50 - 65 = -15 correct