Question

5 times a certain number plus 6 has the same value as two times the same number minus 3 what is the number​

Answer 1

Let the number be x

ATQ

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 5x+6=2x-3$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 5x-2x=-3-6$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 3x=-9$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto x=\dfrac{-9}{3}$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto x=-3$

Answer 2

Answer:

The number is - 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

5x+6=2x-3

9=-3x, x=-3