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15-10-2016
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The sum of twice a number and 5 less than the number is the same as the difference between-13and the number. what is the number?

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mrinconj mrinconj

15-10-2016

I think the solution is: x+x-5=3-x solve for x
2x-5=13-x
3x=13+5
3x=18
x=18/3
x=6
The number is 6

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