Question

Five times a number increased by six is the same as twice the same number increased by 15. What is the number

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x) + 6 = 2(x) + 15

5(3) + 6 = 2(3) + 15

15 + 6 = 6 + 15

21 = 21

Answer 2

Answer:

yes answer is 3

Step-by-step explanation:

can also be done:

5x + 6 = 2x + 15

3x + 6 = 15 (take 2x)

3x = 9 (take 6)

x = 3 (divide by 3)