Question

2 is added to twice a certain number and the sum is doubled. The result is 10 less than 5 times the original number. Find the original number . Please full explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no. be x

then according to the question

2 (2+2x)=5x-10

so 4+4x=5x-10

so 4x-5x=-10-4

so -x=-14

so x=15

hence,the original no. is 14.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

2 is added to twice a certain number the sum is doubled the result is 10 less than 5 times the original number find number