Find a number such that when 15 is subtracted from 7 times the number , the result is 10 more twice the number
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Let the number be x.
according to question
15 is subtracted 7times of x
that is 7x-15
result is 10 more twice the number
10+2x
7x -15 = 2x + 10
7x-2x=10+15
5x = 25
x = 5
ANSWER IS 5
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Let the no. be x
equation 1:
7x-15
equation 2:
2x+10
By question,
7x-15 = 2x +10
7x-2x = 10+15
5x = 25
x = 25/5
Therefore x =5
Hope it helps.
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