25.4k views
0 votes
The sum of 3 times a number and 1 is 17 decreased by the number. What expression will be translated on the left side of the equals sign?

A. 3 times a number and 1
B. The sum of 3 times a number and 1
C. 3

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Let the number be x

3x + 1 = 17

User Opiethehokie
by
8.2k points

No related questions found