Will R.
asked • 03/02/17three more than five times a number is greater than 38. what is the number
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Sophie E. answered • 03/02/17
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Let x represent the number
Thus we have
3 + 5x > 38
Now solving for x:
5x > 38 - 3
5x > 35
Thus we have
3 + 5x > 38
Now solving for x:
5x > 38 - 3
5x > 35
x > 35/5
x > 7
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