SOLUTION: Three more than five times a number is the same as thirty more than twice the number. Find the number.

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Question 563444: Three more than five times a number is the same as thirty more than twice the number. Find the number.
Answer by rfer(12657) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+3=2x+30
5x-2x=30-3
3x=27
x=27/3
x=9