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Use the variable x for the​ unknown, and write an equation representing the verbal sentence. Then solve the problem. The sum of a number and 5 is negative 28.

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Answer:

  • x+5 = -28
  • x = -33

Step-by-step explanation:

The translation to a math expression is ...

  The sum of a number and 5 is negative 28.

                          x     +      5      =    -28

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

  x + 5 - 5 = -28 -5

  x = -33

The number is negative 33.
EQUATION: x+5 = -28
ANSWER: x=-33

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