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Question 53745: Can someone help me solve this problem?
How do I write up this as an equation?
What is the product of three times the difference of a number subtracted from 7 that equals the nmber plus five?
Thanks,
Lyn
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Product" means you will multiply at two numbers together; "three times" means multiply by 3; "difference of a number subtracted from 7" means "7-x". So, for the left side of the equation we have 3%287-x%29. The right side is "the number plus 5" or "x+5". So the entire equation is 3%287-x%29=x%2B5.