Question

Three times a number is three more than twice the number. Which equation can be used to find the value of x, the unknown

number?
O 3x = 3 + 2x
O x = 3 + 2x
O 3x + 3 = 2x
O 3x = 3 + 2 + x

Answer 1

The first option: 3x = 3 + 2x

Explanation:

The question answers itself. In short:

x is our unknown number.

If three times a number (3x) is (=) three more (3) than (+) twice the number (2x).