Question

Twice the difference of a number and 8 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 3. Find the number

Answer 1

2(x-8)=3(x+3)

2x-16 = 3x+9

2x-2x-16= 3x-2x+9

-16-9=x+9-9

-25=x

Turn around the result x=-25