Question

Help I’m lost!! I have no idea what I’m doing lol

Answer 1

Given the word problem:'

Twice a number increased by 5 is 20 times 3

Let the number be represented by y.

Twice a number = 2y

Increased by 5 = 2y + 5

Is 20 times 3:

2y + 5 = 20 * 3

The equation is:

2y + 5 = 20 * 3

Now, let's solve for y:

2y + 5 = 60

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

2y + 5 - 5 = 60 - 5

2y = 55

Divide both sides by 2:

`\begin{gathered} (2y)/(2)=(55)/(2) \\ \\ y\text{ = }27.5 \end{gathered}`

The number is 27.5

ANSWER:

27.5