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If the product of 3 and a number is increased by 7, the result is 23 greater than the number. Find the number.

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I can't figure it out.

Guest Nov 17, 2014

Best Answer

+23254

+5

product = multiply a number = x increased by = add

3x + 7 = 23

Subtract 7:

3x = 16

Divide by 3:

x = 16/3

geno3141 Nov 18, 2014

1⁺⁰ Answers

+23254

+5

Best Answer

product = multiply a number = x increased by = add

3x + 7 = 23

Subtract 7:

3x = 16

Divide by 3:

x = 16/3

geno3141 Nov 18, 2014

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