SOLUTION: Three times a number, decreased by 8, is the same as twice the number,increased by 15.

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Question 900135: Three times a number, decreased by 8, is the same as twice the number,increased by 15.
Answer by nathany1280(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x-8=2x+15
x=23