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If 5 is subtracted from a number and the result is multi plied by 3 the answer is the same as adding 1 to the number and doubling the result . what is the number?
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∙ 6y ago
So first, let "x" equal the number. Next, write your expression with the information given. Then, solve for x!
(x-5)*3 = (x+1)*2
3x-15 = 2x+2
3x-15-2x+15 = 2x+2-2x+15
3x-2x = 2+15
x = 17
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoLet X = number: 3(x-5) = 2(X +1); 3x -15 = 2x+2; x = 17
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