Question

I'm thinking of a number. If I add 4 to the number and then multiply the result by 3,the answer is the same as subtracting 5 from the number and then multiplying the result by 2.

(a) in terms of x?
(b) solve the equation n find the number what I'm thinking of

Answer 1

x=-22

Explanation:

Let's substitute the number you are thinking of with x

(x+4)*3=(x-5)*2

3x+12=2x-10

x+12=-10

x=-22