Question

7 less than 5 times the number is equal to 8 more than twice the number the number is

Answer 1

let the number be X
5x-7=2x+8
3x=15
X=5

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

A.T.Q.

5x-7 = 8+2x

5x -2x = 8 +7

3x = 15

x = 15/3

x = 5

so, the number is 5