Question

When 5 is subtracted from twice a number , 7 is obtained , find the number.

Answer 1

let no be x
2x -- 5 = 7
2x = 7+5
2x = 12
x = 6
number = 6

Answer 2

LET THE NUMBER BE X
THEREFORE,
2X - 5 = 7
2X = 7 + 5
2X = 12
X = 12/2
X = 6
SO THE NUMBER IS
2X
2 × 6
= 12
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