Question

One third of a number Plus 14 is 17

Answer 1

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let the number be x

$\frac{1}{3} x + 14 = 17 \\ \\ \frac{1}{3} x = 17 - 14 \\ \\ \frac{x}{3} = 3$

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Answer 2

Answer:

[tex]1 \div 3( x) + 14 = 17 \\ x + 42 = 51 \\ x = 51 - 42 \\ x = 9