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Popular Word Problems >

five more than twice a number is nine less than thrice the number. what is the number?

Solution

f i v e m ore t han tw i ce a n u mb er i s nin e l ess t han t h r i ce t h e n u mb er . w ha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 14

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 + 2 x = 3 x - 9

Solve for

x, 5 + 2 x = 3 x - 9 : x = 14

The number : 14

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