the sum of two times a number and seven is twenty one
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Question : the sum of two times a number and seven is twenty one
Answer :
Let the number be x
5 times of x=5x
And 7 means add 7=5x+7
Their sum = 5x+7=22
Therefore 5x=22–7=15
5x=15 dividing by 5
x=3
Verification
5x+7=22
5*3+7=22
15+7=22
22=22
L.H.S.= R.H..S
Ans The number is 3
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Given :
- The sum of two times a number and seven is twenty one.
To Find :
- The Numbers
Solution :
Let,
- First Number = 2x
- Second Number = 7 [Given]
According to the Question :
⠀⟶⠀Sum of Numbers = 21
⠀⟶⠀2x + 7 = 21
⠀⟶⠀2x = 21 - 7
⠀⟶⠀2x = 14
⠀⟶⠀x = 14/2
⠀⟶⠀x = 7
Verification :
⠀⟶⠀Sum of Numbers = 21
⠀⟶⠀2x + 7 = 21
⠀⟶⠀2 × 7 + 7 = 21
⠀⟶⠀14 + 7 = 21
⠀⟶⠀21 = 21 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[Hence Verified]
So the First Number is 14
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