Question

Suruchi thought of a number. She multiplied it by 2 added 5 to the product and obtained 17 as result. What is the number she had thought of?
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Answer 1

We can assume the number as $$ x $$...

Now, formed equation will be;

2x + 5 = 17

Solution for the Equation;

2x + 5 = 17

2x = 17 - 5

2x = 12

x = $\frac{12}{2}$

x = 6

Answer 2

Your answer is 6

Explanation :-

2×6 = 12

12+5 = 17

Therefore the number she had taught is 6