The equivalent equation is 5x + 3 = 1/2x - 2
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Given the statement
Three more than the product of a number, x, and five is two less than one-half of the number.
Three more than the product of a number, x, and five = 5x + 3
Two less than one-half of the number. = 1/2x - 2
Equate both expressions to have";
5x + 3 = 1/2x - 2
Hence the equivalent equation is 5x + 3 = 1/2x - 2
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