SOLUTION: three times a number less than forty-five is equal to twice the same number.

Question 127799: three times a number less than forty-five is equal to twice the same number.
Answer by Ahha(5) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the number you are looking for.
"three times x" is 3x
"less" means subtraction..."less than forty five" means you are subtracting 3x FROM the 45.
"twice" means 2x
45-3x=2x Set up the equation
45=5x Add 3x to both sides
9=x Divide by 5
x=9

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