Register

Five less than tvice a number is equal to one half the difference of three times the number and 13. Find the number.​

Five less than tvice a number is equal to one half the difference of three times the number and 13. Find the number.​
asked 14.8k views
2 votes
Five less than tvice a number is equal to one half the difference of three times the number and 13. Find the number.​

asked
User Jibran Khan
by
8.5k points

1 Answer

6 votes

I think it's -3


2x - 5 = (1)/(2) (3x - 13)


4x - 10 = 3x - 13


x = - 3

answered
User Ahmed Al Hafoudh
by
8.3k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

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!