Question

What times 2 plus 3 equals 20

Answer 1

Let x be the mysterious number. So...

2x + 3 = 20

Subtract both sides by 3:

2x = 17

Divide both sides by 2:

x = 17/2

Answer 2

8.5

Explanation:

2x + 3 = 20

minus 3 from both sides

2x = 20-3= 17

2x=17

divide by 2

x = 8.5