SOLUTION: three times the difference of 5 minus a number is 27. find the number

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Question 529778: three times the difference of 5 minus a number is 27. find the number

Answer by oberobic(2304)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(5-x) = 27
15 -3x = 27
-3x = 12
x = -4

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