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If 67 is added to a number, the result is 41 less than three times the number

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If 67 is added to a number, the result is 41 less than three times the number-example-1
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Answer:

54

Explanation:

Let the number be A

A + 67 = 3A - 41

Combine like terms

41 + 67 = 3A - A

108 = 2A

Divide both sides by 2

108/2 = 2A/2

54 = A

Check

A + 67 = 3A - 41

54 + 67 = 3(54) - 41

121 = 162 - 41

121 = 121

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