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The sum of three times a numbet (x)and 15 is 42 find the number​

User NamNH
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Answer:

3Yx15=42

3yx15+=42

-15 -15

3y=27

3/3=27/3

y=9

Explanation:

User Aaron Stuyvenberg
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Given:

The sum of three times a Number (x) and (15) is equal to 42.

To find:

The numbers.

Solution:

The first no. will be
\sf{3x(3×x=3x)}

And,the second no. will be
\bf{15}

A/Q


\implies\sf{3x+15=42}


\implies\sf{3x=42-15}


\implies\sf{3x=27}


\implies\sf{x=}(27)/(3)


\implies\sf{x=9}

Therefore,the first number will be ,


\leadsto{3x=3×9=27}


\bf\underline\green{Verification:-}


\leadsto\bf{27+15=42}


\leadsto\bf{42=42}

Hence,Verified.

User RajeshM
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