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?
x2 + 5 = 3x - 3
2x+ 5 = 3x - 3
2x + 5 = 31x - 3)

Answer 1

Answer = 2x+5 = 3x-3

Explanation:

1) one number is five more than another

we have two numbers here : x and x+5

2) sum is three less than three times the smaller

sum (x+x+5) = three less (-3) three times smaller (3x)

So, combining all bold numbers :

2x + 5 = 3x-3

Answer 2

2x+5=3x-3

One number so X and five more than another so addition is the sum so equals and 3 less than so subtraction and the smaller number which is X