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  • 17-05-2021
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The sum of a number and two is equal to negative seven. Translate this sentence to an equation and then find the number.

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  • 19-05-2021

Answer: -9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

The sum of a number and two is equal to negative 7

Suppose x is that number

[tex]\therefore x+2=-7\\\text{add -2 both sides}\\\Rightarrow x+2-2=-7-2\\\Rightarrow x=-9[/tex]

So, the number is [tex]-9[/tex].

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