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The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is the same as the number minus 2. What is the number? (A) -1 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) 2

The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is the same as the number minus 2. What is the number? (A) -1 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) 2
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The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is the same as the number minus 2. What is the number? (A) -1 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) 2

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Answer:

x= -1

Explanation:

5x+2=x-2

5x-x=-2-2

4x=-4

x=-4/4(division)

x=-1

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