SOLUTION: The sum of three times a number and 11 is equal to that number plus 31.

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Question 824998: The sum of three times a number and 11 is equal to that number plus 31.
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The equation can be written as 3%2Ax%2B11+=+x%2B31.
First, subtract 11 from both sides. That leaves 3%2Ax+=+x%2B20.
Next, subtract x from both sides. Now you have the variable on only one side. 2%2Ax+=+20
Simplify, and you have the answer: x+=+10