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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

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Let the number be x

3x + 1 = 17

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