Question

One third of the sum of 15 and thrice a certain number is equal to twice the number. Find the number. Please give me the correct answer.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3= 2x-15x

1/3=-13x

1/3+13x=0

1+39x=0

1+39x=0

39x=-1

x=-1/39