SOLUTION: three times a number less than forty-five is equal to twice the same number.

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Question 127799: three times a number less than forty-five is equal to twice the same number.
Answer by Ahha(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number you are looking for.
"three times x" is 3x
"less" means subtraction..."less than forty five" means you are subtracting 3x FROM the 45.
"twice" means 2x
45-3x=2x Set up the equation
45=5x Add 3x to both sides
9=x Divide by 5
x=9