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If 3 less than twice a certain number is equal to 2 more than 3 times the number, then 5 less than 5 times the number is
A. −30
B. −20
C. −5
E. 0
D. 20
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A. −30
B. −20
C. −5
E. 0
D. 20
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Let the number be X
2X-3 = 2 + 3X
Then X = -5.
Five times the number = -25. Five less Than this = -25-5 = -30
A is the answer.
2X-3 = 2 + 3X
Then X = -5.
Five times the number = -25. Five less Than this = -25-5 = -30
A is the answer.
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Let the number be x.
2x-3 = 3x+2
2x-3x=2+3
-x=5
x=-5.
5x-5 = -25+(-5) = -30. (Answer)
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Let x be the number
3 less than twice a certain number is equal to 2 more than 3 times the number
We can write: 2x - 3 = 3x + 2
So: -3 = x + 2
Solve: -5 = x
5 less than 5 times the number is
5 times the number = 5(-5) = -25
So, 5 less than 5 times the number = -25 - 5 = -30
Answer: A
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We can create the equation:
2n - 3 = 2 + 3n
-5 = n
Thus, 5 less than 5 times the number is 5(-5) - 5 = -25 - 5 = -30.
Answer: A
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Let the number be 'p'
=> 3 less than twice a certain number: 2p - 3
=> is equal to: =
=> 2 more than 3 times the number: 2 + 3p
=> 2p - 3 = 2 + 3p
=> p = -5
=> 5 less than 5 times number: 5p - 5 = 5(-5) - 5 = -30
Answer A
=> 3 less than twice a certain number: 2p - 3
=> is equal to: =
=> 2 more than 3 times the number: 2 + 3p
=> 2p - 3 = 2 + 3p
=> p = -5
=> 5 less than 5 times number: 5p - 5 = 5(-5) - 5 = -30
Answer A
2X - 3 = 3X +2
-5 = X
-25 = 5X
-30 = 5X - 5
Answer is A.
-5 = X
-25 = 5X
-30 = 5X - 5
Answer is A.
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Answer is A
Let the number be n.
2n-3 = 3n+2
2n-3n=2+3
-n=5
n=-5
Then given 5 less than 5 times the number
5n-5 = 5*(-5)-5 =-25-5 = -30
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Let the number be n.
2n-3 = 3n+2
2n-3n=2+3
-n=5
n=-5
Then given 5 less than 5 times the number
5n-5 = 5*(-5)-5 =-25-5 = -30
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