Five times the sum of a number and 3 is 35. Find the number.

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the number would be 4 because 3+4=7 & 7x5=35

Lubin answered Nov 14, 2021

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Answer:

Explanation:

Let the required number be x.

Since, Five times the sum of a number and 3 is 35.

$5(x + 3) = 35 \\ \\ x + 3 = (35)/(5) \\ \\ x + 3 = 7 \\ \\ x = 7 - 3 \\ \\ x = 4$

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