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if you add 7 to a certain number, multiply the sum by 3, and subtract 47 from the product, you get the origional number. what is the number

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Answer:

3(x + 7) - 47 = x

3x + 21 - 47 = x

3x - 26 = x

2x = 26

x = 13

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