Question

A number is doubled and then increased by 3. The result is 95. What is the original number?

Answer 1

`n = 46`

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an expression

`2n + 3 = 95`

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides

`2n + 3 - 3 = 95 - 3`

`2n = 92`

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2

`2n / 2 = 92 / 2`

`n = 46`

Answer:
`n = 46`

Answer 2

The number is 46

Explanation:

n = number

doubled

2n

increased by 3

2n+3

is 95

2n+3 = 95

Solve

2n+3=95

Subtract 3 from each side

2n+3-3=95-3

2n = 92

Divide each side by 2

2n/2 = 92/2

n =46