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If 2x-7 is 5 more than x+4, what is the value of 3x+5

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Answer:

53

Explanation:

Let's start with the given relation:

2x -7 = (x+4) +5

x = 16 . . . . . . . . . add 7-x

3x +5 = 3(16) +5 = 53 . . . . . multiply by 3 and add 5

The value of 3x+5 is 53.

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