SOLUTION: if the sum of a number and eight is tripled, the result is 5 less than twice the number . Find the number.
could you show step by step please and thank you.
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Question 535313: if the sum of a number and eight is tripled, the result is 5 less than twice the number . Find the number.
could you show step by step please and thank you. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! if the sum of a number and eight is tripled, the result is 5 less than twice the number . Find the number.
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Equation:
3(x + 8) = 2x-5
3x + 24 = 2x-5
x = -29
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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