Asked by chenny

three times a number decreased by 7 is equal to the number increased by 39. what is the number?
Answered by Reiny
let the number be x

3x - 7 = x + 39

take over, the equation is easy to solve
Answered by chenny
what's the answer? pls show them. thanks!
Answered by Alan
[Question] Can someone please argue with me against 'decreased' being a past-tense word? My interpretation: 3(x - 7) = x + 39.
Please EXPLAIN why this is not the case even though it was worded this way. Thank you
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