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  • 13-10-2017
  • Mathematics
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Six less than three times a number is the same as five times the number

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xioanac2002
xioanac2002 xioanac2002
  • 13-10-2017
3x-6=5x is what i got.
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altavistard
altavistard altavistard
  • 13-10-2017
We need to express this problem symbolically, that is, in the form of an algebraic equation.

We also need to establish a goal.  Your goal here is to "find the number, x."

Six less than 3 times the number is  expressed as    3x-6.
Five times the number is expressed as   5x.

Thus, 3x-6 = 5x.  Solving -6 = 2x, or x = -3.

We must check this result.

True or false?  six less than 3(-3) is the same as 5(-3).

-9-6 = -15                    is TRUE.

The number is x = -3.
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