Question

Solve the equation. How old is Sam?

Sam's age doubled plus 5 is the same as Sam's age tripled minus 1.

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

let age be = to x

2x + 5 = 3x - 1

-x = -6

x = 6

Answer 2

Explanation:

let the sam's age be x

2x+5=3x-1

5+1=3x-2x

6=x

therefore sam's age is 6.