Respuesta :

number - N

The sum of a number and three more than twice that number is 27.

N + (2N + 3) = 27

what is the smaller number ?

N + 2N + 3 = 27

3N = 27 - 3

3N = 24

N = 8

Check

N + (2N + 3) = 27 = 8 + (2x8 + 3) = 8 + 16 + 3 = 27