Question 988033
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Let &nbsp;<B>x</B>&nbsp; be the unknown number.


Then the equation is 


x + 5*(x+2) = 4x + 26.


Solve it:


x + 5x + 10 = 4x + 26.


6x - 4x = 26 - 10,


2x = 16,


x = {{{16/2}}} = 8.