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3 times a number plus 5 is the equal to the same number increased by 17. what is the number

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  • 23-04-2020

Answer:

The number is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

3 times a number plus 5 =  3x +5

Same number increased by 17 = x + 17

3x + 5 = x + 17

3x -x  + 5 = 17

2x + 5 = 17

2x = 17 - 5

2x = 12

x = 12/2

x = 6

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