SOLUTION: Thirteen less than three times a number x is forty-seven

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Question 1180025: Thirteen less than three times a number x is forty-seven
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Thirteen less than three times a number x is forty-seven
Just write what is says, "is" usually means "="
3x - 13 = 47
add 13 to both sides
3x = 47 + 13
3x = 60
x = 60/3
x = 20
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Check in original equation
3(20) - 13 = 47
60 - 13 = 47