Question

Complete the equation to represent the relationship. Then solve the equation. Drag and drop each term or number into the correct box to complete the equation and solve for x.

Two less than 5 times a number is the same as the number plus 10.

The equation is _ − _ = _ + _

x = ___

Answer 1

66

Explanation:

Let the number be

x

then as per given condition

2 × number − 2 = number + 64

2 x − 2 = x + 64

2 x − x = 64 + 2

x = 66