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22 April, 10:14

Seventeen more than five times a number is negative twenty three. What is the number?

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  1. 22 April, 12:25
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    5x+17=-23

    Subtract 17 on both sides

    5x=-40

    Divide by 5 on both sides

    X=-8

    Double Check:

    5 (-8) + 17=-23

    -40+17=-23

    -23=-23
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