Question

3 times a number minus 6 is equal to 2 times a number plus 8. find the number

Answer 1

let the no be x.

3x-6= 2x+ 8

or,3x-2x=8+6

or,x= 14

hence the number is 14

Answer 2

14

Explanation:

Let the number be x,

3x-6=2x+8

3x-2x=8+6

x=14