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one more than 3 times a number is the same as 5 times the number decreased by 15

Solution

o n e m ore t han 3 t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 5 t im es t h e n u mb er d ecre a se d b y 15

Solution

The number : 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

1 + 3 x = 5 x - 15

Solve for

x, 1 + 3 x = 5 x - 15 : x = 8

The number : 8

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