Question

Three less than a number is equal to 2 more than the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

x - 3 = 2

x= 3+2

x=5

The number is 5

Answer 2

Given : Three less than a number is equal to 2 more than the number.

　

To find : What is the number.

　

Calculations :

• Let the number be “x“.

　

Case (1) --- Two less than a number.

→ [2x - 3]

　　

Case (2) --- The number which is two lesser than a number is two more than a number.

→ [x + 3]

　

Required equation :

→ 2x - 3 = x + 2

→ x = 3 + 2

→ [x = 5]

　

Therefore, 5 is the required number.