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The sum of five times a number and three equals twenty three. find the number ​

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the answer is 4. you subtract 3 from 23 to get 20, divide it by 5 and you get 4
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Answer:4

Explanation:

5x+3=23

Subtract 3 from both sides

5x+3-3=23-3

5x=20

Divide both sides by 5

5x/5=20/5

X=4

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