Question

five times a number minus two is ten .find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

12/5 or 2.4

Step-by-step explanation:

Form the equation:

5x - 2 = 10

^     ^     ^

^     ^    "is ten" which adds a equal sign to it

^   minus two

five times a number  

Solve:

5x - 2 = 10

     +2    +2

-----------------

5x = 12

----   ----

5      5

x = 12/5 or 2.4

Answer 2

Let the number be x

Then ATQ

5x - 2 = 10

5x = 10+2

x = 12/5

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