document.write( "Question 758955: if three times the number is added to twice the same number, the result is the sum of thrice the number an 10. find the number \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #461743 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The number = x \n" ); document.write( "Three times the number + twice the number \n" ); document.write( " 3x + 2x \n" ); document.write( "Thrice the number + 10 \n" ); document.write( " 3x + 10\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " 3x + 2x = 3x + 10 \n" ); document.write( "Collect like terms. \n" ); document.write( "Change signs as you cross equal sign. \n" ); document.write( " 3x + 2x - 3x = 10 \n" ); document.write( " 2x = 10 \n" ); document.write( " x= 5\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " 15 + 10 = 15 + 10 \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |