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The sum of twice a number and 5 less than the number is the same as the difference between 17 and the number

Respuesta :

The sum of twice a number                            (x^2)
and 5 less than the number                             -5
 is the same as                                                  =
 the difference between 17 and the number  17-x

(x^2) - 5 = 17 - x