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If you multiply by 3 and then subtract 5, you will get 40, what is the number
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If you multiply by 3 and then subtract 5, you will get 40, what is the number

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The number is 5.
If you multiply 5*3 is 45.
45-5=40
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User Nicholas Kajoh
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Let the number be x
3x - 5 = 40
3x = 45
x = 15
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