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  • 15-02-2021
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If 64 is added to a number, the result is 40 less than three times the number. Find the number.

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  • 15-02-2021

Answer: 52

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex](x+64)+40=3x\\x+64+40=3x\\x+104=3x\\104=2x\\ 52=x[/tex]

Checking my work:

[tex]52*3=156\\\\52+64=116\\116+40= 156[/tex]

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