Question

A number multiplied by 3 and increased by 5 is equal to the same number. What is the number ?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

according to the question,

3x + 5 = x

this gives,

x = -5/2

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Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{-5}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

LET the number  BE X.

A.T.Q.

3X+5 = X

3X - X + 5 = 0

2X + 5 = 0

X = -5 / 2