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One fifth of the sum of a number and -3 is twice the number

One fifth of the sum of a number and -3 is twice the number
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One fifth of the sum of a number and -3 is twice the number

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User Srinath Sridhar
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Answer:

x =
(-1)/(3)

Explanation:

Let the number be x.


(1)/(5) (x - 3) = 2x\\

x - 3 = 10x

9x = -3

x =
(-1)/(3)\\

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User Chandan Rauniyar
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