One number is five less than three times another. If their sum is increased by two, the result is seventeen. Find the numbers.

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One number is five less than three times another. If their sum is increased by two, the result is seventeen. Find

the numbers.

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Answer:

Explanation:

3x-5

x + 3x -5 =

4x = 10

2x= 10

x =2. 5

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4.5 -5= -0.5

4.5 -0.5 =uuuuu

Dcgoss answered Jun 25, 2021

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