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sarahev100
Jun 20, 2009, 08:46 PM
Two more than three times a number is five less than four times the number.

What is the number?
Perito
Jun 21, 2009, 04:30 AM
X is the number

Three times the number is 3X

Two more than three times the number is 3X + 2

Four times the number is 4X

Five less than four times the number is 4X -5

The equation is 3X+2 = 4X-5

Solve for X