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  • 01-09-2020
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Seven times the sum of a number and 2 equals 5

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Answer: The number is -9/7  

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement can be expressed by the equation

7(n + 2) = 5       where n is the number

Now solve for n

7(n+2) = 5   distribute on the left side

7n + 14 = 5

      -14    -14

7n = - 9

n = -9 /7

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