SOLUTION: Three times a​ number, minus 2 ​, is equal to two times the​ number, plus 5 . Find the number.

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Question 1144551: Three

times a​ number, minus 2
​,
is equal to two

times the​ number, plus 5
.
Find the number.
Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

    3x - 2 = 2x + 5


    3x - 2x = 5 + 2


     x      = 7.              ANSWER


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