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Thrice a number, decreased by four, is the same as twice the number, increased by 11. Find the number

Solution

T h r i ce a n u mb er, d ecre a se d b y f o u r, i s t h e s am e a s tw i ce t h e n u mb er, in cre a se d b y 11. F in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 15

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 4 = 2 x + 11

Solve for

x, 3 x - 4 = 2 x + 11 : x = 15

The number : 15

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