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04-10-2018
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Three less than 3 times a number is equal to 23 less than half the number.

(a) Translate the sentence into an equation.
(b) Solve the equation. Show your work.

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MollieToliver MollieToliver

04-10-2018

Let the number be X

According to question

3 less than 3 times a number = 23 less than half the number

3X-3 = 1/2 X -23

3X - 1/2X = -23+3

Taking LCM

(6X-X)/2 =-20

5X = -20×2

5X = -40

X = -40/5

X= -8

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