SOLUTION: Translate the following statement into an algebraic equation. Let x represent the number. 3 less than 14 times a number is 5 times that same number.

SOLUTION: Translate the following statement into an algebraic equation. Let x represent the number. 3 less than 14 times a number is 5 times that same number.

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Question 126035: Translate the following statement into an algebraic equation. Let x represent the number.
3 less than 14 times a number is 5 times that same number.

Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"3 less than 14 times a number" __ 14x-3

"is" __ =

"5 times that same number" __ 5x

14x-3=5x
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