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Three more than seven times a number is nine more than five times the number

Solution

T h ree m ore t han se v e n t im es a n u mb er i s nin e m ore t han f i v e t im es t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 3

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 + 7 x = 9 + 5 x

Solve for

x, 3 + 7 x = 9 + 5 x : x = 3

The number : 3

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