2 times a number is 5 less than the sum of 80 and the opposite of the number. find this number.

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2022-09-03

2 times a number is 5 less than the sum of 80 and the opposite of the number. find this number.

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Heidy Phelps

Heidy Phelps

Beginner2022-09-04Added 4 answers

2 times a number is 5 less than the sum of 80 and the opposite of the number. find this number
This means a number (x) is
2x + 5 = 80 + (-x) if two times a number is fiveless than the sum, then you would need to add 5 to the 2x
3x = 75
x = 25
Check it, 2 (25) is 50. Sum of 80 and -25 is 55.
50 is 5 less than 55, that justifies the original addition or 5 instead of subtraction.
The number is 25.
Jeremiah Moore

Jeremiah Moore

Beginner2022-09-05Added 1 answers

2x = (80 -x)-5 (simplify 80-5 = 75)
2x = 75 -x add x to both sides
3x =75 divide both sides by 3
x = 25

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