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2 years ago

5 less than three times a number is 10

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2 answers:

Paul [167]2 years ago

7 0

3x-5 =10

add 5 to both sides

3x=15

divide both sides by 3

x=5

check:

3(5)-5 = 15-5 = 10

velikii [3]2 years ago

5 0

5•2=10
2 is less then 3

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