SOLUTION: I have a word problem....The product of three and a number decreased by seven is seventeen. What is the number? I need to formulate an equation. I wish word problem made since to

Question 114439: I have a word problem....The product of three and a number decreased by seven is seventeen. What is the number? I need to formulate an equation. I wish word problem made since to me. Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have a word problem....The product of three and a number decreased by seven is seventeen. What is the number?
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EQUATION:
3(x-7) = 17
3x-21 = 17
3x = 38
x = 38/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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