SOLUTION: The algebraic steps below describe a number trick. Describe it in words. 1. x 2. x + 7 3. 2(x+7) = 2x + 14 4. 2x +14 - 4 = 2x + 10 = 2(x +5) 5. 2(x+5)/2 = x + 5 6. x +5 - x

Algebra ->  Expressions -> SOLUTION: The algebraic steps below describe a number trick. Describe it in words. 1. x 2. x + 7 3. 2(x+7) = 2x + 14 4. 2x +14 - 4 = 2x + 10 = 2(x +5) 5. 2(x+5)/2 = x + 5 6. x +5 - x      Log On


   

Question 331588: The algebraic steps below describe a number trick. Describe it in words.
1. x
2. x + 7
3. 2(x+7) = 2x + 14
4. 2x +14 - 4 = 2x + 10 = 2(x +5)
5. 2(x+5)/2 = x + 5
6. x +5 - x = 5
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Pick any integer.

Add 7

Multiply by 2

Subtract 4

Divide by 2

Subtract your original integer

Your answer is 5.

Ooooooo, how did you do that!?


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it