SOLUTION: Seven times, one less than twice a number is the same as negative thirty five. Find the number.

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Question 740670: Seven times, one less than twice a number is the same as negative thirty five. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Seven times, one less than twice a number is the same as negative thirty five. Find the number.
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
7(2x-1) = -35
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2x-1 = -5
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2x = -4
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x = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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