Question

The product of five and a number, increased by 9 is equal to fifteen less than three times then
number. Write an equation, solve, and find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number.

The product of 5 and x increased by 9 is equal to 15 less than 3 times x.

5x + 9 = 3x - 15.

We can isolate x, getting (5-3)x = -15-9

Then we can solve:

2x = -24

x = -12.