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 413109: three more than five times a number is the same as thirty more than twice the number. find the number
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Hi
three more than five times a number is the same as thirty more than twice the number.
Let x represent the number
Question states***
5x + 3 = 2x + 30
Solving for x
3c = 27
c = 9
CHECKING our Answer***
45+3 = 18+30 = 48
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