Respuesta :
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
LEt the number be x.
2x - 5 = 3
2x = 3 + 5 = 8
x = 8/2 = 4
To solve the equation: add 5 to both sides and then multiply by 1/2.
let x represent the unknown number
2x-5=3
(add 5 to both sides)
2x=8
(divide by 2 on both sides)
x=4