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when 5 is added to three more than a certain number, the result is 19. what is the number?

Solution

w h e n 5 i s a dd e d t o t h ree m ore t han a cer t ain n u mb er, t h e res u lt i s 19. w ha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 11

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 + x + 5 = 19

Solve for

x, 3 + x + 5 = 19 : x = 11

The number : 11

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