Question

The difference between three times a number and 5 is 10.

Answer 1

3(5) - 5 = 10

15 - 5 = 10

10 = 10 x = 5

Explanation:

Three times a number is 3x because you do not know the number.

Add five to both sides of the equation.

Divide both sides of the equation by 3 and the solution is x = 5

Answer 2

Equation: 3x-5=10

Answer: X=5

Explanation:

3 times a number (represented as X) and 5 (means subtract by 5)

3x-5=10

Add 5 on both sides

3x=15

X=5