The number in the mathematical statement is -3
How to determine the number?
The statement is given as:
"Seven less than a number, divided by 5, is -2."
Let the number be x.
So, the statement can be represented as
[tex]\frac{x - 7}{5} = -2[/tex]
Multiply both sides by 5
x - 7 = -10
Add 7 to both sides
x = -3
Hence, the number is -3
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