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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the sum of a number and two is tripled, the result is five less than twice the number. Find the number. PLEASE HELP!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, so write an equation from the question: "the number" will be x 3(x+5)=2x-1 solve for x x = -16 Now check it: 3(-16+5) = -33 2*(-16)-1 = -33 CORRECT!

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