Question

Fifteen more than three times a number is the same as ten less than six times

the number. What is the number?

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

15 + 3x = 6x - 10

15 + 10 = 6x - 3x

25 = 3x

25/3 = x

To check

15 + 3(25/3) = 6(25/3) - 10

15 + 25 = 50 - 10

40 = 40

Answer 2

The number: x

Explanation:

15+3x = 6x-10

3x = 25