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Popular Word Problems >

three times the sum of a number and 5 equals 9

Solution

t h ree t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 5 e q u a l s 9

Solution

The number : - 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 5) = 9

Solve for

x, 3 (x + 5) = 9 : x = - 2

The number : - 2

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