SOLUTION: A number is multiplied by 3. If 2 is subtracted from the product, you get 17. What is the number?
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Question 1018561: A number is multiplied by 3. If 2 is subtracted from the product, you get 17. What is the number?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=number
3x-2=17
3x=19
x=(19/3)
3(19/3)=19
subtract 2, get 17.
The number is 6 1/3
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