Question

Write an equation to represent the relationship, and then solve the equation.
25 more than 3 times a number is the same as 9 times the number minus two

Answer 1

25 + 3x = 9x - 2.
Solve

Answer 2

If you need help, just ask

Answer 3

And remember the instructions:
1. Combine like terms
2. rewrite equation
3. Use inverse operations

Answer 4

is the answer x=4.5?

Answer 5

Let's see here
25 + 3x = 9x - 2
25 = 6x - 2
2 + 25 = 27
27 / 6 = 4.5
4.5 = x
So yes, you are correct

Answer 6

Yay, thanks for the help.

Answer 7

Np