SOLUTION: five more than twice a number is three more than four times a number.what is the number? and how do i show my work

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Question 346246: five more than twice a number is three more than four times a number.what is the number?
and how do i show my work
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
Let n be the number and write as You read:
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2*n + 5 = 4*n + 3
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Combine like terms:
2 = 2*n
Solve:
n=highlight%281%29
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Check Your answer!
2 + 5 = 4 + 3