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If five less than three times a number is equal to 10 what is the value of that number
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If five less than three times a number is equal to 10 what is the value of that number

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The answer is 5

5 less than 3 times a number (5) equals 10
3 x 5 = 15
5 - 15 = 10

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User Stein Korsveien
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Five less than three of a number equals ten.
3X-5=10
Add 5 to both sides, so you get 3X=15
Divide by 3 on both sides.
X=5
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