Question

Let x represent each number. write an equation and solve for the variable.

five less than a number is eight
two more than three times a number is seventeen

Answer 1

Hi there!

Your answer is;

1) x= 13

2) x= 5

Explanation:

x-5 = 8

3x+2= 17

x-5=8

+5

x= 13

3x+2 = 17

-2

3x= 15

/3

x= 5

Hope this helps