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5 subtracted from 3 times a number x gives 7.



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Answer:

3x-5=7

3x=7+5

x=12/3

x = 4

User Pavel Kostenko
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Answer:

Explanation:

3 times a number x: 3*x = 3x

5 subtracted from 3x = 3x - 5

Equation: 3x - 5 = 7

Solution:

Add 5 to both sides

3x - 5 + 5 = 7 + 5

3x = 12

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = 12/3

x = 4

User VineetChirania
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