SOLUTION: 52 less than 3 times a number is equal to the number. what is the number

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Question 787121: 52 less than 3 times a number is equal to the number. what is the number
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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let number be x
52 less than 3x is equal to the x
so, we have 3x-52=x...solve for x
3x-52=x
3x-x=52
2x=52
x=52%2F2
x=26