If 68 is added to a number, the result is 38 less than three times the number. Find the number.
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Answer:
53
Step-by-step explanation:
Define x:
Let x be the number
When 68 is added to the number,
the number will be (x + 68)
The result is 38 less than 3 times the number:
the result is 3x - 38
Solve x:
x + 68 = 3x - 38
3x - x = 68 + 38
2x = 106
x = 53
Answer: The number is 53
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Answered by
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Answer:
53
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be X
X + 68 = 3X - 38
68 + 38 = 3X - X
106 = 2X
X = 106/2
X = 53
the number is 53
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