SOLUTION: Three less than twice a number is the same as five times the number

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Question 1024087: Three less than twice a number is the same as five times the number
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make number = 'x'
Three less than twice a number is
the same as five times the number.
2x - 3 = 5x
Collect like terms
2x - 5x = 3
-3x = 3
x = 3/-3
x = -1
Hope this helps :-)