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3 November, 13:02

Five more than a number tripled is half the number. What is the number?

A. 6

B.-2

C.-1

D. 1

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  1. 3 November, 16:47
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    Formula should be 3x + 5 = 1/2x

    Soultion:

    3x - 1/2x = - 5

    2 1/2x = - 5 or 5/2x = - 5

    mutiply 2 to simplify

    2 (5/2x) = - 5 (2)

    5x = - 10

    divide 5 to find the value of x

    5x/5 = - 10/5

    x = - 2
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