SOLUTION: If the sum of three times a number and two times the
same number is increased by 1, the result is 16. Find the
number.
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Question 910833: If the sum of three times a number and two times the
same number is increased by 1, the result is 16. Find the
number.
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the number
3x + 2x + 1 = 16
5x + 1 = 16
add -1 to each side
5x = 15
divide each side by 5
x = 3
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