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three times the sum of a number and 5 is equal to 6

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Solution

threetimesthesumofanumberand5isequalto6

Solution

Thenumber:−3
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:3(x+5)=6
Solve for x,3(x+5)=6:x=−3
Thenumber:−3

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