Question 240345
If twelve is added to five times the number, the result {{{12+5x}}} =
exceeds twice the number by twenty seven {{{2x+27}}}
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Our equation becomes: {{{12+5x=2x+27}}}
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Now you need to combine like terms and solve for x.
I suggest you group the x terms on the left and the integers on the right.
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I'll let you do the algebra.  You should come up with x=5.
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Done!  :)