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What is the number that yields the same value when it is multiplied by three and then increased by five as when it is multiplied by five then decreased by three?
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What is the number that yields the same value when it is multiplied by three and then increased by five as when it is multiplied by five then decreased by three?

User Amir Popovich
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this is equation
3x+5=5x+3
2=2x, x=1
User Palatok
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

3x + 5 = 5x - 3

3x + 8 = 5x

8 = 2x

4 = x

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