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Five times a number decreased by nine is equal to twice the number increased by 23

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

5x - 9 = 2x + 23

Collecting like terms

5x - 2x = 23 + 9

3x = 30

Dividing by 3

3x/3 = 30/3

x = 10

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