Question

if two is added to five time a certain number the result is the same as if 16 is subtracted from twice the number.find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

-6

Step-by-step explanation:

ATQ,

5x + 2 = 2x - 16

=> 5x - 2x = -16 - 2

=> 3x = -18

=> x = -6

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

2+5x=x-16

5x-x=-16-2

4x=-18

x=-18/4

x= -4.5