when 5 is subtracted from a certain number and the result multiplied by 3 the result is the same as when 3 is added to twice the number the number. find the number
Just translate all that from English to Math
3(x - 5 ) = 2x + 3
now just solve this simple equation.
Just translate all that from English to Math
3(x - 5 ) = 2x + 3
now just solve this simple equation.
@ LUL,
why are you repeating my reply???
To solve this problem, let's denote the unknown number as "x." We can then set up an equation based on the information given.
First, we are told that "5 is subtracted from a certain number and the result multiplied by 3 is the same as when 3 is added to twice the number." Mathematically, this can be expressed as:
3(x - 5) = 3 + 2x
Let's now solve this equation to find the value of x:
3x - 15 = 3 + 2x
Next, we will isolate the x term on one side of the equation:
3x - 2x = 3 + 15
Simplifying further:
x = 18
Therefore, the value of the number is 18.