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