Three times the sum of twice a number and 3 is 33. Find the number.
Here is my answer: 3(2x+3)=33
6x+9=33
6x=33-9=24
6x/6=24/6
x=4
The choices are The number is 24/5.

b.
The number is 4.

c.
The number is 6.

d.
The number is 5.

Question

Three times the sum of twice a number and 3 is 33. Find the number.
Here is my answer: 3(2x+3)=33
6x+9=33
6x=33-9=24
6x/6=24/6
x=4
The choices are The number is 24/5.

	b.	
The number is 4.

	c.	
The number is 6.

	d.	
The number is 5.

anonymous · Answer

Im just gonna guess b but im not 100% sure

maddy1251 · Answer

Great job setting up your equation, first off. That looks to be correct.

maddy1251 · Answer

You performed the series correctly, yielding 4. If you ever doubt yourself, take the answer you got and plug it into the equation. I will show you

maddy1251 · Answer

$$3(2(4)+3)=33  ; 3(8+3)=33 ; 3(11)=33 ; 33=33$$

maddy1251 · Answer

Excellent work there. :-)

maddy1251 · Answer

If you ever need more help, let me know!! I love these problems.