SOLUTION: If 3 times a number minus 2 equals 13, what is the number?

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Question 604260: If 3 times a number minus 2 equals 13, what is the number?

Answer by flame8855(424)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-2=13
x =5

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