Question

twice the sum of a number and 3 is the same as 24 less than 7 times the number

Answer 1

Answer: 2( n + 3 ) = 7n - 24    The number is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

2( n + 3 ) = 7n - 24  

2n + 6 = 7n -24

    +24         +24

2n + 30= 7n

-2n         -2n

30 =5n

n = 6