Question

I think of a number and subtract 5 from it. If the result is -2, what is the number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

• I think of a number

Let

The number be x

• Subtract 5 from it

x - 5

• Result is -2

x - 5 = -2

• Number ( x ) = ?

x - 5 = -2

x = - 2 + 5

x = 3

Hence ;

I think of a number is 3

Checking :

x - 5 = -2

Substitute x value ;

= 3 - 5

= -2

Answer 2

Answer:

3

Explanation:

let the no be x

x-5 = -2

x= -2+5

x = 3

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