Question 551813
"three times a number less than five is thirty two" translates to {{{5-3x=32}}}


{{{5-3x=32}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-3x=32-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{-3x=27}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(27)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-9}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-9}}}