SOLUTION: The sum of three times a number (x) and −23 is 28

SOLUTION: The sum of three times a number (x) and −23 is 28

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Question 1147175: The sum of three times a number (x) and −23 is 28

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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3x + (-23) = 28


3x = 28 + 23


3x = 51


 x = 51/3 = 17.    ANSWER

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