Which equation would best represent this problem? five added to 2 times a number is equal to 7 less than 4 times the number. 2x – 5 = 4x + 7 4x + 7 = 2x – 5 5x + 2 = 7x – 4 2x + 5 = 4x – 7

2x + 5 = 4x - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x.

5 added to 2 times a number is 2x + 5.

7 less than 4 times the number = 4x - 7

the equation for this situation is y=122+45. to solve the equation you would add 45 and 122 to get a total of 167lbs. in conclusion, grace's weight eight weeks ago was 167lbs.