When a number x is multiplied by 5, it gives the same result as when 48 is added to twice the number. What is x

Answer 1

Let x be the number.

5x = 48 + 2x

3x = 48 [subtract 2x from both sides]

x = 16 [divide both sides by 3]

Checking (very important):

Is 5(16) + 48 + 2(16) ?

80 = 48 + 32 ?

80 = 80 ?yes