a number was multiplied by -7 and the product was increased by -7. this sum doubled and the result was greater than 5 times the opposite of the number. what was the number??

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anonymous · Answer

So...basically what you are saying is:
2(-7x-7)>5(-x)

In which case, simply solve for x

anonymous · Answer

You won't have a specific number in this case. With the way you worded it, you will have a range of possible numbers. If the result was EQUAL to 5 times the opposite of the number, then you will have just one number.