Question

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

Answer 1

Let the number be x,
given,
2x + 5 = 3x-8
        5 = 3x -2x -8 (transposition)
    8+ 5=3x - 2x
       13=x
therefore, number = 13