Question

Two less than 3times a number is the same as the number plus 10.

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

3n - 2 = n + 10. add 2

3n = n + 12 subtract n from both sides

2n = 12. divide by 2

N = 6

The number is 6

Answer 2

5 is the number

3n - 2 = n + 10 add 2 to both sides
3n = n + 10 subtract n from both sides
2n = 10 divide both sides by 2
n = 5