Twice a number is increased by 5 is the same as three times the number decreased by 8 .Find the number
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Let the number be x,
given,
2x + 5 = 3x-8
5 = 3x -2x -8 (transposition)
8+ 5=3x - 2x
13=x
therefore, number = 13
given,
2x + 5 = 3x-8
5 = 3x -2x -8 (transposition)
8+ 5=3x - 2x
13=x
therefore, number = 13
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