SOLUTION: Five times a number less seven, is the same as thrice the number, increased by 9. Find the number. Equation: Solution:

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Question 1189084: Five times a number less seven, is the same as thrice the number, increased by 9. Find the number.
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Solution:

Answer by VFBundy(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x - 7 = 3x + 9

2x = 16

x = 8