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  • 24-08-2017
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When I triple my number and add 5 I get 26 what's my number

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Abigailbunnell0
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  • 24-08-2017
Your number is seven
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  • 24-08-2017
Let's write an equation and use x as your number.
3x+5=26
Subtract 5 from both sides
3x+5-5=26-5
3x=21
Divide both sides by 3 so we can isolate the variable.
3x/3=21/3
x=7
Your number is seven.
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