SOLUTION: The difference between three times a number and 7 is 17
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Question 945622: The difference between three times a number and 7 is 17
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The difference between three times a number and 7 is 17
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Just write an equation for what it says, and follow the algebra rules
3n - 7 = 17
3n = 17 + 7
3n = 24
n = 24/3
n = 8
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Confirm it in the original equation
3(8) - 7 = 17
24 - 7 = 17
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