Question

Eight less than 3 times a number is equal to 3 plus twice the number. What is the number?

Answer 1

The number is `11`.

Explanation:

Consider the number to be `x`. From the given data, we can write:

`3x-8=2x+3`

Subtract `2x` from both sides.

`x-8=3`

Add `8` to both sides.

`x=11`