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
[1] 7x = −5(2x).

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct  equation is: x + 7 = 2x - 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

On increasing the number x by 7, the equation is: x + 7.

The resultant number equals to 5 less than twice the number x.

The final equation is:

x + 7 = 2x - 5.