SOLUTION: The difference of three times a number and 5 is 40. Find the number.

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Question 160626: The difference of three times a number and 5 is 40. Find the number.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=number
condition: 3x-5=40
continuing, 3x=40%2B5=45
cross%283%29x%2Fcross%283%29=cross%2845%2915%2Fcross%283%29
x=15, ANSWER
Check by going to the condition:
3%2815%29-5=40
45-5=40
40=40
Thank you,
Jojo