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One more than three times a number is the same as the number decreased by 5 find the number​
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One more than three times a number is the same as the number decreased by 5 find the number​

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3x+1 = 5x-15

3x+1-5x = -15

-2x+1 = -15

-2x=-15-1

-2x=-16

x = 8

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