Question

five twice the sum of a number and 3 is the same as 3 multiplied by 1 less than twice the number. what is the number? ​

Answer 1

Answer: -4.5, but only if the phrase "five twice the sum . . ." means 5*2*(the sum of . . .). "five twice" is confusing, so please check the question.

Explanation:

5*2*(X + 3) = 3*(2X - 1)

10X + 15 = 6X -3

4X = -18

X = -18/4

X = - 4.5