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seven times the sum of 3 and some number is 140. what is the number? Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
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seven times the sum of 3 and some number is 140. what is the number?
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7*(3 + x) = 140,
3 + x = ,
3 + x = 20,
x = 20 - 3.
Now find x.