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Eight more than 3 times a number is equal to 5 less than twice the number. Find the number.

Eight more than 3 times a number is equal to 5 less than twice the number. Find the number.
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Eight more than 3 times a number is equal to 5 less than twice the number. Find the number.

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8+3x=2x-5
13=-x
Therefore x=-13

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