Danny P.
asked 03/02/16
Twice the difference of a number and three is the same as one added to three times the number. Find the number.
Jacoby B.
answered 03/02/16
Math, Science and Test Prep Tutor
The below equation correlates to the stipulations giving in the word problem.
a - (2a +3) = 3a +1
a - 2a - 3 = 3a + 1
-a - 3 = 3a + 1
-3 - 1 = 3a + a
-4 = 4a
-1 = a
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