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5 more then 3 times a number is 17 what is the number

User Krowe
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1. Translate into an equation: 3x+5=17
2. Isolate x : 3x=12 (i subtracted the 5 from both sides)
X=4 is the answer
User Auzias
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

3x4=12+5=17

User Alliyah
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