Question

8 times a number increased by 5 is the same as 23 more than 2 times the number. find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

8x+5 = 23+2x

6x= 18

x= 3

hope so you got it

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

8 times a number increased by 5 = 8x+5

and 23 more than 2 times= 2x+23

here

8x+5= 2x+23

8x-2x=23-5

6x=18

x=18/6

x=3

so the number is 3