Question

5 times a number subtracted from 2 is 12.​

Answer 1

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Given:

5 times a number subtracted from 2 is 12.

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To Find:

The number.

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Assumption:

Let the number be x.

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Explanation:

According to the question,

2 - 5x = 12

By transposition method, we get

-5x = 12 - 2

or, -5x = 10

or, x = 10/-5

or, x = -2

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Answer:

The number is -2.

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Answer 2

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Given:

5 times a number subtracted from 2 is 12.

To Find:

The number.

Assumption :

Let the number be x.

Explanation:

According to the question,

2 - 5x = 12

By transposition method, we get

-5x = 12 - 2

or, -5x = 10

or, x = 10/-5

or, x = -2

Answer:

The number is -2.

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