Question

The sum of 5 times a number and 5 is twice the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Can someone please tell me how to write this problem out

Answer 2

5x+5=2x

Answer 3

solve x

Answer 4

hmm

Answer 5

... I think that is how. But have some one check

Answer 6

5x+5=2x

Answer 7

-5/3????????

Answer 8

plug it in and see if it makes sense

Answer 9

-5/3 = -1.66

Answer 10

Yes it makes sense. do you see why?

Answer 11

no

Answer 12

hmm please explain

Answer 13

so they equal each other when x=-5/3

Answer 14

oh ok I get it!!!! thank you

Answer 15

your welcome.