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two times the sum of a number and 3 is equal to thrice the number plus 4.Find the number.​

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Answer:

  • x = 2

Process:

Let x be the number. Convert the phrase into an algebraic expression

  • 2(x + 3) = 3x + 4

Find the value of x

  • 2x + 6 = 3x + 4
  • 6 - 4 = 3x - 2x
  • 2 = x

Checking

  • 2(2) + 6 = 3(2) + 4
  • 4 + 6 = 6 + 4
  • 10 = 10