Question

5 subtracted from twice a number is 7 more than the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let number x

2x-5=7

2x=7+5

2x=12

x=12/2

x=6

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

so the equation is

2x - 5 = x + 7

2x - x = 7 + 5

X = 12 ( Ans)

Hence the number is 12.

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