Question

A number tripled and then decreased by 5
equals 5 more than double the number. What
is the number?

Answer 1

Answer: 10

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation would be:

3x-5=2x+5

When you solve for the equation, you get:

3x-5=2x+5

3x-2x=5+5

x=10

The number is 10.