SOLUTION: how do I work this?
the sum of half a number, three times the number,and three-fifths the number is equal to the number minus five.
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Question 717436: how do I work this?
the sum of half a number, three times the number,and three-fifths the number is equal to the number minus five.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the number
Multiply both sides by
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close enough
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