Question

Three more than five times a number is the same as thirty more than twice the number

Answer 1

Let's start by defining our unknown number.

Let's call it x.

Now, Let's handle the first part of it. 3 more than five times a number. That can be represented by the following

`3+5x`

Now we handle the second part, "Thirty more than twice the number"

Which can be represented by

`30+2x`

So, now we set them equal, since it tells us that these expressions are the same. Then we just solve the equation

`3+5x=30+2x\\\\5x=27+2x\\\\3x=27\\\\x=9`

The answer is 9

Answer 2

3 + 5x= 30+ 2x

X=9
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