Question

3 times a sum of some number plus 3 = 5 times a number -5

Answer 1

We will use the commutative property:
`a(b+c) = ab+ac`

`3(x+3)=5x-5`

`=3x+9=5x-5`

`=3x+9+5=5x-5+5` Isolate number

`=3x+14=5x`

`=3x-3x+14=5x` Isolate x

`14=5x`

`14/5=5x/5`

`2.8=x`

Therefore, the answer is 2.8.