SOLUTION: There are 7 books on the floor. The number of books on the shelf is 2 more than 3 times the number of books on the floor. How many books are on the shelf?

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Question 902733: There are 7 books on the floor. The number of books on the shelf is 2 more than 3 times the number of books on the floor.
How many books are on the shelf?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many books are on the shelf? 3%2A7+%2B+2