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I think of a number. I multiply it by 3 and then subtract 7. The answer is 17.

What was the number I was thinking of?

User Herr Kater
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

just reverse everything like, 17 +7 then 24/ 3=8

User Rohan Lodhi
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

you solve this by reversing the excercise.

17 + 7 = 24

24/3 = 8

User Nathan Hughes
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