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30 October, 15:07

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

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  1. 30 October, 16:32
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    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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