Question

Question:

If 6 is subtracted from five time a number, the result
is 9 more than twice the number. Find the number

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Let's write the word problem into an equation:
5n-6=9+2n

Then solve for n (which stands for number):

5n-6=9+2n

-2n -2n

3n-6=9

+6 +6

3n=15

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3

n=5