Question 389402
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Hi,  
I. Assigning the variable       
Let x represent the number
II.Writing as we Read***
 2x + 5 = 4x - 3
III.solving for x
     8 = 2x
     4 = x

IV. CHECKING Our Answer***
  8 + 5 = 16 - 3