document.write( "Question 1024087: Three less than twice a number is the same as five times the number \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #639551 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there, \n" ); document.write( "Make number = 'x' \n" ); document.write( "Three less than twice a number is \n" ); document.write( "the same as five times the number. \n" ); document.write( "2x - 3 = 5x \n" ); document.write( "Collect like terms \n" ); document.write( "2x - 5x = 3 \n" ); document.write( "-3x = 3 \n" ); document.write( "x = 3/-3 \n" ); document.write( "x = -1 \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps :-) \n" ); document.write( " |