Question

Five less than twice a number is equal to three times the quantity of four more than one half the number what’s the number?

Answer 1

34

Explanation:

2x - 5 = 3 (4 + 1/2x)

2x - 5 = 12 + 1.5x

0.5x - 5 = 12

0.5x = 17

x = 34