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  • 08-10-2021
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Seven less than twice a
number is negative five.
What is the number?

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  • 10-10-2021

Answer:

n = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Represent the number by n.  Then "seven less than twice a number is -5 becomes 2n - 7 = -5

Next we must solve for n.  Adding 7 to both sides yields 2n = 2, so that

n = 1

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