SOLUTION: the sum of 50 and thrice a number is 155. what is the number?
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Question 959537: the sum of 50 and thrice a number is 155. what is the number?
Answer by psbhowmick(878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the unknown number be x.
50 + 3x = 155
3x = 155 - 50 = 105
x = 105/3 = 35
So the unknown number is 35.
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