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6 December, 08:54

Two less than three times a number is equal to 14 more than five times the number. find the number

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  1. 6 December, 09:12
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    x = - 8.5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The equation is 3x-2 = 5x+15. Simplify it to - 2 = 2x+15. Then simplify again to - 17 = 2x. Then divide 2 from both sides to get x = - 8.5
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