Question

One number is five more than another, and their sum is three less than three times the smaller. Find the numbers.

If x represents the smaller number, which equation could be used to solve for x?

A.x 2 + 5 = 3x - 3
B.2x + 5 = 3x - 3
C. 2x + 5 = 3(x - 3)

Answer 1

okay this question is confusing at first...but its pretty easy after you keep reading it over and over again...do you hav any idea which one u think it is @LeAnn01Xxx ?

Answer 2

I kinda think its B. But I probably got it wrong.

Answer 3

I meant C.

Answer 4

its is not c, because they say "three less than three times the smaller" not "three less than three less than the smaller"....so the sum will look like this ~> 3x - 3

Answer 5

Oh. So its A or B.

Answer 6

correct...is A. x^2 ?

Answer 7

casue if it is then the answer is B.

Answer 8

OKay. Thank you.☺

Answer 9

yw :)