SOLUTION: If 5 is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 33 more than the number. Find the number.

SOLUTION: If 5 is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 33 more than the number. Find the number.

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Question 1096427: If 5 is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 33 more than the number. Find the number.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x+5)=x+33
3x+15=x+33
3x-x=33-15
2x=18
x=18/2
x=9
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3(9+5)=9+33
42=42
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