SOLUTION: I need help answering this: x=(2x-3)+5 I'm not even sure if this the right equation it said: A number x is five more than two times x minus three. Please Help.

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Question 307320: I need help answering this:
x=(2x-3)+5
I'm not even sure if this the right equation it said:
A number x is five more than two times x minus three.
Please Help.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number x is five more than two times x minus three.
I think the equation should be:
x = 2(x-3) + 5
x = 2x - 6 + 5
x = 2x - 1
1 = 2x - x
x = 1
:
:
Check solution in original equation
1 = 2(1 - 3) + 5
1 = 2(-2) + 5

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