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When 3 is subtracted from five times a number, the result is 17

Solution

Wh e n 3 i s s u b t r a c t e d f ro m f i v e t im es a n u mb er, t h e res u lt i s 17

Solution

The number : 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 3 = 17

Solve for

x, 5 x - 3 = 17 : x = 4

The number : 4

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