If x is the unknown number, then 6(x-1) = 3(3x+5) or 6x-6 = 9x+15
Collecting terms, 3x = -21 or x = -7
Alex R.
asked • 06/04/196 times the difference of a number and 1 is 3 times the sum of three times the same number and 5.What is the number?
6 times the difference of a number and 1 is 3 times the sum of three times the same number and 5.What is the number?
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