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  • 14-04-2022
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If 3 is subtracted from 5 times a number, the result is the same as 9 added to the number. Find the number.


A.)4

B.)-4

C.)3

D.)-3

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chisomokoye48
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  • 16-04-2022

Answer:

c).3

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

5x-3=x+9

collect like terms

5x-x=9+3

4x= 12

divide both sides by 4

x=3

the number is 3

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