Question

5 less than a number is equivalent to 1 more than three times the number

Answer 1

Answer:

x-5=3x+1 (x=-3)

Step-by-step explanation:

5 less (_-5)

than a number (x)

is equivalent to (=)

1 more than (+1)

than three times the number (3x)

combine them all to get x-5=3x+1

extra:

add 5 to each side x=3x+6

subtract x from each side 0=2x+6

subtract 6 from each side -6=2x

divide each side by 2 -3=x