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Eight times the difference of a number and 2 is the same as 3 times the sum of the number and 3.

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  1. 2 June, 20:58
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    X = is the number.

    we can suggest this equation:

    8 (x-2) = 3 (x+3)

    We solve the equation:

    8 (x-2) = 3 (x+3)

    8x-16=3x+9

    8x-3x=9+16

    5x=25

    x=25/5

    x=5

    Answer: the number is 5.
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