1. Define the unknown:
* Let "x" represent your number.
2. Translate the words into an equation:
* "5 times your number" --> 5x
* "30 more than 5 times your number" --> 5x + 30
* "equal to 7 number" --> = 7x
3. Write the complete equation:
5x + 30 = 7x
4. Solve for x:
* Subtract 5x from both sides: 30 = 2x
* Divide both sides by 2: x = 15
Therefore, your number is 15.