Question 1193832
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x = some unknown number
3x = thrice the number, aka 3 times the number
3x-2 = two less than thrice a number
3x-2 = 13


Let's solve for x
We follow PEMDAS in reverse to undo each operation done to x
3x-2 = 13
3x-2+2 = 13+2
3x = 15
3x/3 = 15/3
x = 5


x = 5 is the number
3x = 3*5 = 15 = thrice the number
3x-2 = 15-2 = 13
The answer has been verified


Answers:
equation is 3x-2 = 13
the number is 5
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