Question

Twice the difference of a number and 5 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 6.

Answer 1

-28

Explanation:

2(x-5) = 3(x+6)

Solve for x by first distributing

2x-10=3x+18

Subtract 2x to both side to get x by itself

-10 = x +18

x = -28