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Twice a number is 42 less then five times a number. What is the number? Define a variable, write an equation, and then solve.

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Answer:

Given - Twice a no. is 42 less than 5 times a no.

To find - The no.

Solution -

Let the no. be X

According to the question the equation made is -

2x = 5x - 42

2x - 5x = (-42)

(-3x) = (-42)

x= (-42)/(-3)

x = 14

The no. is 14

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