Question

Three times a number minus ten is equal to the sum of twice the same number and five. The equation below represents the situation. 3x-10=2x+5 What is the value of x?

Answer 1

i believe it is x=15

Answer 2

x=15

Explanation:

We have been given the equation
`3x-10=2x+5`

Add 10 both sides of the equation

`3x=2x+5+10\\\\3x=2x+15`

Subtract 2x both sides

`3x-2x=15`

On simplifying

`x=15`

The value of x is x=15