SOLUTION: The sum of four times a number and 5 is equal to the difference of twice the number and 9. Find the number.

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Question 662859: The sum of four times a number and 5 is equal to the difference of twice the number and 9. Find the number.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x + 5 = 2x - 9
4x-2x = -14
2x=-14
x=-7
Proof
4*-7=-28+5=-23
2*-7=-14-9=-23
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