SOLUTION: Three times the sum of some number plus 2 is equal to 7 times the number minus 30.

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Question 1111373: Three times the sum of some number plus 2 is equal to 7 times the number minus 30.
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3(x + 2) = 7x - 30
3x + 6 = 7x - 30
4x = 36
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Ans: x = 9
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Check: 3(9+2) = 3(11) = 33
7(9)-30 = 63-30 = 33

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