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OpenStudy (anonymous):

USing the variable x to represent a number write an algebraic equation for "thrice a number increased by two equals 18"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x+2=18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@.Sam.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is this correct equation

sam (.sam.):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got 16/3

sam (.sam.):

yeah

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk how

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it right

sam (.sam.):

subtract 2 then divide 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

sam (.sam.):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got 5.33 as answer to x

sam (.sam.):

correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

sam (.sam.):

yw

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