Question

One number is five more than another, and their sum is three less than three times the smaller. Find the numbers. If x represents the smaller number, which equation could be used to solve for x? X 2 + 5 = 3x - 3 2x + 5 = 3x - 3 2x + 5 = 3(x - 3)

Answer 1

The numbers are 8 and 13. Hopefully that can help with the equation.

Explanation:

Answer 2

2x+5=3x-3

Explanation:

The larger number is represented by X=5, and that number plus x would be 2x+5. The sum of those is 3 less than 3 times x, which is shown by 3x-3. So, 2x+5=3x-3