Question

If a certain number, x, is increased by 7, it will be equal to 5 less than twice that same number. The correct
equation for the above sentence is

Answer 1

Hey mate the correct equation for this is:

X+7=2X-5...

7+5=2X-X

12=X

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Answer 2

The correct  equation for the above sentence is x + 7 = 2x - 5

Solution:

Given that,

A certain number, x, is increased by 7, it will be equal to 5 less than twice that same number

Translate the above sentence into algebraic expression

x, is increased by 7 = x + 7

5 less than twice that same number = 2x - 5

Thus,

x + 7 = 2x - 5

2x - x = 7 + 5

x = 12

Thus x is equal to 12

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