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Five more than 3 times a number is 6 less than
twice the number. Find the number

User Erez Cohen
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4 votes

Answer:

2

Explanation:

6x-3=5+2x

-2x on both sides

4x-3=5

+3 on both sides

4x=8

divide 4 on both sides

x=2

User Michael Drum
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