SOLUTION: twice the sum of a number and 3 is the same as 1 subtracted fron the number. Find the number.

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Question 776061: twice the sum of a number and 3 is the same as 1 subtracted fron the number. Find the number.
Found 2 solutions by tommyt3rd, DrBeeee:
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x+3)=x-1
2x+6=x-1
2x-x=-1-6
x=-7

Answer by DrBeeee(684) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n = the number
The problem statement becomes
(1) 2*(n + 3) = n - 1 or
(2) 2*n + 6 = n - 1 or
(3) n = -7
Use (1) to check your answer.
Is (2*(-7+3) = -7-1)?
Is (-14+6 = -8)?
Is (-8 = -8)? Yes
Answer: The number is -7.