Question

If the sum of 3 times a number and 2 times a number is 60, find the number

Answer 1

So let's start by calling this number x.

Using the instructions from the question, we can put together the equation:

$3x+2x=60$

Then we combine like terms:

$5x=60$

The solve for x:

$x=12$

So now we know that the number is 12.