Question

if 5 is added to a number, the sum is 7 less than twice the number. find the number.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x+5=2.x-7 ,

x+5=2x-7,

x= -2

Number= -2

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the required number be x.

Atq,

$\: \: \: \: \: \: \: 2x - 7 = x + 5 \\ = > 2x - x = 5 + 7 \\ = > x = 12$

Hence, the required number = 12