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If the sum of a number and one is triple, the result is five less than twice the number

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Answer:

Explanation:

3(x + 1 ) =2x - 5 This is the way the equation reads. Remove the brackets.

3x + 3 = 2x - 5 Subtract 2x from both sides

-2x -2x

x + 3 = - 5 Subtract 3 from both sides.

-3 -3

x = - 8

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