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Translate the sentence into an equation. Seven times the sum of a number and 3 is equal to 2

Solution

T r an s l a t e t h e se n t e n ce in t o an e q u a t i o n . S e v e n t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 3 i s e q u a l t o 2

Solution

The number : - 2 \frac{5}{7}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

7 (x + 3) = 2

Solve for

x, 7 (x + 3) = 2 : x = - \frac{19}{7}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{19}{7} = 2 \frac{5}{7}

The number : - 2 \frac{5}{7}

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