SOLUTION: If the product of 3 and a number is decreased by 5, the result is 17. Find the number.

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Question 484524: If the product of 3 and a number is decreased by 5, the result is 17. Find the number.
Answer by chessace(471) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 x -5 = 17
3 x = 12
x = 4