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If a number is increased by 5 and then trebled, the result is six more than two thirds of the number. Find the number.
I have
(x+5)^3=2|3x+6
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If a number is increased by 5 and then trebled, the result is six more than two thirds of the number. Find the number.
I have
(x+5)^3=2|3x+6
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be x.
3(x+5) = 2x/3 + 6
9(x+5)=2x+18 Multiply each side by 3
9x+45=2x+18
7x=-27
x=-27/7
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Ed
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