Question

Eight less than 3 times a number is equal to 3 plus twice the number. What is the number?

Answer 1

let the no be x

3x-8= 3+2x

x=11

Answer 2

twice the number: 2x

three times a number: 3x

eight less than = subtract 3 from.... be careful with this one.

a) eight less than three times a number= 3x-8

b) -3 plus twice a number: -3+2x

3) the word "is" means the equal sign

So, putting it all together, we get

3x-8= -3+2x