Write the following sentence as an equation. Use x to represent "a number." The product of 5 and the sum of - 2 and a number is - 20.

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Shawntel · Answer 1 · 2022-04-27T06:53:56+0000

Explanation:

The product of 5 and the sum of - 2 and a number is - 20.

Solution,

Let the number be x, then

5×(-2+x)=-20

-10+5x=-20

5x=-20+10

5x=-10

x=-10/5

x=-2