Answer :

DarkBlueSea

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

3 (x-5) = 2x - 3

3x -15 = 2x - 3

x-15 = -3

x = 12

check:

21 = 21

adioabiola

The number as decribed (Three times the difference of a number and 5 is the same as twice the number, decreased by 3) in the question is; 12

According to the question;

  • Three times the difference of a number and 5 is the same as twice the number, decreased by 3.

The word problem can be written and solved as follows;

  • 3(x - 5) = 2x -3

  • 3x -15 = 2x -3

  • 3x -2x = 15 -3

  • x = 12

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