3 less than six times a number is 5 more than twice the number find the number and the equation and the solution

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Angie Landry

21 August, 09:54

3 less than six times a number is 5 more than twice the number find the number and the equation and the solution

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Rodolfo Hurley · Answer 1

The number is 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

x = unknown number

6x - 3 = 5 + 2x

6x - 2x = 5 + 3

4x = 8

x = 2

Check:

6x - 3 = 5 + 2x

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

12 - 3 = 5 + 4

9 = 9