Question

3 less than six times a number is 5 more than twice the number find the number and the equation and the solution​

Answer 1

The number is 2.

Explanation:

x = unknown number

6x - 3 = 5 + 2x

6x - 2x = 5 + 3

4x = 8

x = 2

Check:

6x - 3 = 5 + 2x

6(2) - 3 = 5 + 2(2)

12 - 3 = 5 + 4

9 = 9