Question 671900
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Hi,
if the sum of a number{{{highlight(x)}}} and seven is tripled 
the result <u>is</u>    five less than twice the number.
Translate into an equation: 
 3(x+7)= 2x-5
 3x+ 21 = 2x-5   || Adding -21 and -2x to both sides of the EQ
  x = -26