SOLUTION: three times the difference of 5 minus a number is 27. find the number

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: three times the difference of 5 minus a number is 27. find the number       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 529778: three times the difference of 5 minus a number is 27. find the number
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(5-x) = 27
15 -3x = 27
-3x = 12
x = -4