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  • 18-10-2020
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A number problem states, “–5 times a number, minus 22 gives a result of 23.” What is the number?

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  • 18-10-2020

Answer:

im pretty sure its -9

Step-by-step explanation:

the equation explained would look something like this...

-5x-22=23

so you would isolate the variable by first adding 22 to both sides and the dividing by -5 on both sides

-5x-22=23

    +22  +22

-5x/-5=45/-5

x=-9

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dakpoy
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  • 18-10-2020
-5x -22=23
+22 +22
-5x = 45
—————
-5x -5x

X=-9
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