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Five less than three times a number is 40. Find the number.

Solution

F i v e l ess t han t h ree t im es a n u mb er i s 40. F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 15

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 5 = 40

Solve for

x, 3 x - 5 = 40 : x = 15

The number : 15

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