SOLUTION: Five times a number less seven, is the same as thrice the number, increased by 9. Find the number. Equation: Solution:

SOLUTION: Five times a number less seven, is the same as thrice the number, increased by 9. Find the number. Equation: Solution:

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Question 1189084: Five times a number less seven, is the same as thrice the number, increased by 9. Find the number.
Equation:
Solution:
Answer by VFBundy(438) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x - 7 = 3x + 9

2x = 16

x = 8
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