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When 122 is decreased by five times a number, the result is equal to the number increased by 20. What is the number?

A. 17

B. 23.7

C. 25.5

D. 35

Answer 1

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You first have to set up the equation, which would be:

122- 5x= x + 20

This way, you can solve.

First subtract the x,

122-6x=20

Subtract 20.

102-6x=0

Add 6x to the other side.  Divide by 6.

The answer is "A" 17

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Answer 2

The number is 17.

Given that,

• When 122 is decreased by five times a number, the result is equal to the number increased by 20.

Based on the above information, the calculation is as follows:

122- 5x= x + 20

122 - 6x = 20

102 - 6x = 0

102 = 6x

x = 17

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