Question

If 3 less than twice a certain number is equal to 2 more than 3 times the number, then 5 less than 5 times the number is

A. −30
B. −20
C. −5
E. 0
D. 20

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be X

2X-3 = 2 + 3X

Then X = -5.

Five times the number = -25. Five less Than this = -25-5 = -30

A is the answer.