Elaine S.

asked • 01/31/13

THREE TIMES A NUMBER PLUS 1 IS 19. WHAT IS THE NUMBER

THREE TIMES A NUMBER PLUS 1 IS 19. WHAT IS THE NUMBER?

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Michael B. answered • 01/31/13

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For these questions just read the sentence and make an equation from what you are given.

Let x = "a number"

Now,

three * (a number) + one = nineteen

3x + 1 = 19

subtract 1 from both sides

3x +1 -1 = 19 -1

divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = 18/3

x = 6

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