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one less than a doubled number is equivalent to 5 more than 3 lots of the number

Solution

o n e l ess t han a d o u b l e d n u mb er i s e q u i v a l e n t t o 5 m ore t han 3 l o t s o f t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : - 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x - 1 = 5 + 3 x

Solve for

x, 2 x - 1 = 5 + 3 x : x = - 6

The number : - 6

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