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the sum of a number and one is tripled the result is five less than twice the number

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the sum of a number and one x + 1 is tripled 3(x + 1) the result is 3(x + 1) = 5 less than twice the number 2x - 5 3(x + 1) = 2x - 5 Solve that for x and you're done

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