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If 5kg more than 3 times mac’s mass is decreased by twice his mass the result is 60 kg. What is mac’s mass?
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If 5kg more than 3 times mac’s mass is decreased by twice his mass the result is 60 kg. What is mac’s mass?

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Let x be mac's mass

(3x+5)-(2x)=60
3x+5-2x=60
x=60-5
x=55

Therefore, Mac is 55 kg

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