Solve.
-Five times the sum of some number plus 2 is equal to 8 times the number minus 17.
A)27
B)-9
C)-27
D)9

Name: Solve. -Five times the sum of some number plus 2 is equal to 8 times the number minus 17. A)27 B)-9 C)-27 D)9
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Let's start by translating the given sentence into an equation. Let's represent the unknown number with "x":

5(x + 2) = 8x - 17

Let's solve for x:

5x + 10 = 8x - 17
27 = 3x
x = 9

Therefore, the solution is x = 9, and the best choice is D) 9.

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