Question 1167813
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The problem says


    x + (3x+5) = 37.


Simplify and find the unknown number x


    4x + 5 = 37

    4x     = 37 - 5 = 32

     x              = 32/4 = 8.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The number is 8.
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