SOLUTION: i am thinking of a number. i multiply it by 5 and subtract 49, i get the same answer if i multiply by 3 and subtract 5. what is my number

SOLUTION: i am thinking of a number. i multiply it by 5 and subtract 49, i get the same answer if i multiply by 3 and subtract 5. what is my number

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Question 1138421: i am thinking of a number. i multiply it by 5 and subtract 49, i get the same answer if i multiply by 3 and subtract 5. what is my number
Answer by ikleyn(52805) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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5x - 49 = 3x - 5


5x - 3x = 49 - 5


2x = 44


x = 44/2 = 22 is your number.    ANSWER

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