SOLUTION: If 3 times a number is decreased by 5, the result is 7. Find the number.

Question 121123: If 3 times a number is decreased by 5, the result is 7. Find the number.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, checkley71:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If 3 times a number is decreased by 5, the result is 7. Find the number.
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Let the number be "x".
EQUATION:
3x-5 = 7
3x = 12
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3X-5=7
3X=7+5
3X=12
X=12/3
X=4 ANSWER.
PROOF
3*4-5=7
12-5=7
7=7
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