3 years ago

HELP?? If one is added to a number and the sum is tripled the result is 19 more then the number. Find the number. Um?

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1 answer:

Viefleur [7K]3 years ago

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<h3>The value of x is equal to 8.</h3>

3(x + 1) = 19 + x

Distributive property.

3x + 3 = 19 + x

Subtract x from both sides.

2x + 3 = 19

Subtract 3 from both sides.

2x = 16

Divide both sides by 2.

x = 8

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