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wariber [46]
3 years ago
14

5 less than a number is equivalent to 1 more than three times the number The number is ??

Mathematics
1 answer:
givi [52]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x equal the mystery number

Our equation will be:

x - 5 = 1 + 3x

Subtract x from both sides

-5 = 1 + 2x

Subtract 1 from both sides

-6  = 2x

Divide both sides by 2

-3 = x

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