Question

Six more than five times a number is equal to the sum of three times the same number and 10. Identify the equation you would use to find the number, then find the number.

Answer 1

Answer: the equation is 6+5x=3x+10.

Explanation:

to find the number

add 5x+3x

then add 10+6

8x=16

divide by 2 each side.

x=2