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  • 22-08-2014
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when I triple my number and add five i get 26. what is my number?

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  • 22-08-2014
[tex]x- number\\\\ triple\ number:\ \ 3x\\\\ 3x+5=26\ \ |-5\\\\ 3x=26-5\\\\ 3x=21\ \ |:3\\\\ x=7\\\\Number\ is\ equal\ to\ 7.[/tex]
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