SOLUTION: If I subtract a number from 3 less than 5 times that same number I would get 165. What is the number? (equation and answer needed)

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Question 343275: If I subtract a number from 3 less than 5 times that same number I would get 165. What is the number? (equation and answer needed)
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-3-x=165
4x=168
x=42
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Ed