Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number described. When three times a number is decreased by two, the result is 55. What is the number?

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Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number described.

When three times a number is decreased by two, the result is 55. What is the number?

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Explanation:

i dont know the 5 step strategy but i will show u my way

3x-2=55

3x=53

x=53/3

Druubacca answered Dec 31, 2023

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