SOLUTION: the sum of a number plus 5 is tripled. the result is 1 less than twice the number.

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Question 96813: the sum of a number plus 5 is tripled. the result is 1 less than twice the number.
Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of a number plus 5 is tripled. the result is 1 less than twice the number.
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3(x+5) = 2x-1
3x+15 = 2x-1
x = -16
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Cheers,
Stan H.