SOLUTION: twelve more than five times a number is equal to the difference between five and twice the number. find the number

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Question 349129: twelve more than five times a number is equal to the difference between five and twice the number. find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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twelve more than five times a number is equal to the difference between five and twice the number. find the number
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Equation:
5x + 12 = 5-2x
7x = -7
x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.