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three less then5 times a number is 57. what is the number?
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Question 720287:
three less then5 times a number is 57. what is the number?
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5X-3=57
5X=57+3
5X=60
X=60/5
X=12 ANS.
PROOF:
5*12-3=57
60-3=57
57=57
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