SOLUTION: Five more than twice a certain number is the same as eight less than three times the same number . Find this number

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Question 511971: Five more than twice a certain number is the same as eight less than three times the same number . Find this number
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x = an unknown number
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5 more than twice a number
2x + 5
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is the same
=
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8 less than 3 times the number
3x -8
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2x + 5 = 3x -8
13 = x
x = 13
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Check to see if this is right.
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2x+5 = 2(13)+5 = 31
3x -8 = 3(13)-8 = 31
right.
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Answer: The number is 13.
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Done.