SOLUTION: Solve the problems in one variable. When five is added to three more than a certain number, the result is 19. What is the number?

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Question 1172236: Solve the problems in one variable.
When five is added to three more than a certain number, the result is 19. What is the number?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%283%2BQ%29%2B5=19
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Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Finance/1172236: Solve the problems in one variable.
When five is added to three more than a certain number, the result is 19. What is the number?
1 solutions
The number you're looking for is NOT 1.

So, ignore and DUMP the following WRONG/RIDICULOUS response by the other person: cross%28%283%2BQ%29%2B5=9%29  cross%28highlight%28highlight%28highlight%281%29%29%29%29