Problema Solution

when 3 times the sum of 4 and an unknown number is subtracted from 10 times the unknown number, the result is equal to 5 times the sum of 9 and twice the unknown number. Find the number

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 given equ  =     10x-  3* ( 4 +x) =5(9+2x)

 

10x -12-3x = 45+10x

-12-45 = 3x

-57 = 3x  

 

x = - 19