Question

Two less than 5 times a number is -42.Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

GIVEN ,

LET , THE NUMBER BE X .

ACCORDING TO THE QUESTION ,

2 - 5X = -42

-5X = -42 - 2

-5X = -44

ON MULTIPLYING BOTH THE SIDES BY - 1 ,

5X = 44

X = 44/5

(OR)

X = 8.8

HENCE , THE OTHER NUMBER IS 44/5 OR 8.8 .

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Answer 2

5x - 2 = -42

5x = -40

x = -8

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