If 3 times a number minus 2 equals 13, what is the number?

To find the number in question, we need to set up an equation based on the information given.

Let’s denote the unknown number as x. According to the problem, we can write the equation:

3x – 2 = 13

Now, we will solve for x.

1. First, add 2 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x:
• 3x – 2 + 2 = 13 + 2
• This simplifies to 3x = 15.
2. Next, divide both sides by 3 to solve for x:
• x = 15 / 3
• This simplifies to x = 5.

Therefore, the number is 5.