Question

When 2 less than 3 lots of a number is doubled the result is 5

Answer 1

The equation is 2(3x-2)=5

Answer 2

Answer:

$(3x-2)2=5$

Step-by-step explanation:

3 lots of a number means 3x

Let the number be x whose 3 times we have to write.

Given is - When 2 less than 3 lots of a number , means $3x-2$ is doubled , means $(3x-2)\times2$ , the result is 5.

So, the complete answer becomes:

$(3x-2)2=5$