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Cj324
Cj324 Cj324
  • 08-11-2016
  • Mathematics
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The difference between a number and 5, when multiplied by 3 is 36. What is the number?

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mariaxkarla mariaxkarla
  • 08-11-2016

36+(5×3)
5×3=15
36+15=x
x=51

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Hersheys900
Hersheys900 Hersheys900
  • 08-11-2016

Set up an equation. 3(x-5)=36
Distribute the parentheses. 3x-15=36
Do inverse operations to isolate the variable. (-15+15=0) and (36-15=21) 3x=21
Do the inverse operations again. (3÷3=1) and (21÷3=7)
SOLUTION: x=7

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