Question

a number is multiplied by 5 and the results is twice the number added to 2 .find the number

Answer 1

5x=2x+2
This is the linear equation formed...
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Answer 2

let the no be x , so x × 5 =2x+2. => 5x= 2x + 2 =>5x-2x= 2 => 3x= 2 =>x= 2/3. therefore the no is 2/3.