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5 less than a number is equivalent to 1 more than three times the number

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5 votes

Answer:

-3

Explanation:

x - 5 = 3x + 1

-6 = 2x

x = -3

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Answer:

x - 5 = 3x + 1

-6 = 2x

x = -3

Explanation:

User Ivan Fioravanti
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