Question

twice a number increased by 5 is the same as three times the number decreased by 8.find the number

Answer 1

let the no. be x
=>2×x+5=3×x+8
=>2x+5 =3x+8
=>2x-3x=8-5
=> -x =3

Answer 2

Answer:

$Required \: number (x)=13$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x .

Twice the number = 2x

Three times of the number = 3x

According to the problem given,

Twice a number increased by 5 is the same as three times the number decreased by 8

2x+5 = 3x-8

=> 5+8=3x-2x

=> 13 = x

Therefore,

$Required \: number (x)=13$

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