Question

Please write the equation and solve it with full working out ty

15 more than a number is 7 more than 3 times the number. Find the number

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

3x +7 = x + 15 subtract x from both sides

2x + 7 = 15 subtract 7 from both sides

2x = 8 divide both sides by 2

x =4