SOLUTION: When 5 is subtracted from twice a number , the result is 3 more than the number. Find the number

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Question 1027101: When 5 is subtracted from twice a number , the result is 3 more than the number. Find the number
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number = x.

2x-5=3+x

We need to isolate x on one side. Subtract x from both sides first.

x-5=3

Now, add 5 to both sides.

ANSWER: x=8