One number is five more than another, and their sum is three less than three times the smaller. Find the numbers. If x represent

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kirill115 [55]

4 years ago

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One number is five more than another, and their sum is three less than three times the smaller. Find the numbers. If x represent

s the smaller number, which equation could be used to solve for x? X 2 + 5 = 3x - 3 2x + 5 = 3x - 3 2x + 5 = 3(x - 3)

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2 answers:

Rudiy27 · Answer 1 · 2022-03-01T17:50:35+03:00

Rudiy274 years ago

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Answer:

The numbers are 8 and 13. Hopefully that can help with the equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Alex17521 [72] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-01T16:40:43+03:00

Alex17521 [72]4 years ago

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Answer:

2x+5=3x-3

Step-by-step explanation:

The larger number is represented by X=5, and that number plus x would be 2x+5. The sum of those is 3 less than 3 times x, which is shown by 3x-3. So, 2x+5=3x-3