Question

If 5 more than twice a number is equal to 2 less
than 3 times the number, what is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

The following equation can be derived from the question

Let x = unknown number

5 + 2x = 3x - 2

collect like terms

5 + 2 = 3x - 2x

x = 7