Direct translation problems

Question

Twice the sum of a number and 2 is equal to three times the difference of the number and 3. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

2(x+2) = 3(x-3)

2x+4=3x-9

x=13

Answer 2

Setting up a system of equation much like David and Chaoyun, x=13.

Answer 3

Let x=the number

 

"Twice the sum of a number and 2 is equal to three times the difference of the number and 3"    means

    2      *    (             x       +   2)      =           3       *                          (          x     -        3)

2*(x+2) = 3*(x-3)

 

make a translation table

    equals              means              =

     times                                       *

     sum                                        +

     twice                                     2*x

     difference                                -

      . . .

     and add to this table as you do more problems