SOLUTION: When 5 is subtracted from twice a number , the result is 3 more than the number. Find the number
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Question 1027101: When 5 is subtracted from twice a number , the result is 3 more than the number. Find the number
Answer by EdenWolf(517) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number = x.
2x-5=3+x
We need to isolate x on one side. Subtract x from both sides first.
x-5=3
Now, add 5 to both sides.
ANSWER: x=8
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