Question

The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is the same as the number minus 2. what is the number

Answer 1

Answer: x=-1

Explanation:

Let the number is x

Hence,

5x+2=x-2

5x+2-2=x-2-2

5x=x-4

5x-x=x-4-x

4x=-4

Divide both parts of the equation by 4:

x=-1