Register

Two more than three times a number is twenty. PLEASE HELP, thank you

Two more than three times a number is twenty. PLEASE HELP, thank you
asked 64.0k views
4 votes
Two more than three times a number is twenty. PLEASE HELP, thank you

asked
User Jet Yang
by
7.2k points

1 Answer

3 votes
Make an equation. 3x+2=20

Subtract 2 on both sides: 3x=18

Divide by 3 on both sides x=6

The number is 6 :)
answered
User Boldijar Paul
by
8.5k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Link Copied!