This can be displayed as 5x = 28 - 2x
We can solve for the value of x by making the following changes:
Add 2x to both sides
7x = 28
Divide by 7
x = 4
The number is 4
The question is incomplete. Here is the full question:
The product of 5 and a number is the same as 28 less twice that same number. Find the number
Let n represent the unknown number
From the information provided in the question, this equation can be formed:
5 x n = 28 - (2 x n)
5n = 28 - 2n
Combine similar terms
5n + 2n = 28
7n = 28
Divide both sides of the equation by 7
n = 4
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