Question

michael thinks of a number. he adds 2 then multiplies the result by three. the answer is the same as adding 5 to the number then multiplying by 2 what number did michael think of

Answer 1

Let the no. be X
According to the question-
(2+X)3 = (5+X)2
6+3x = 10+2x
X = 4

Hence the number Michael thought was 4.

Answer 2

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Here's The Answer :

$<b><i> Let the number be x.$

=>According To The Question.

=> (x + 2) × 3 = (x + 5) × 2

=> 3x + 6 = 2x + 10

=> 3x - 2x = 10 - 6

=> 1x = 4

=> x = 4

So, the number that Michael thinks of is 4.



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