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A number is trebled and then 17 is subtracted if the result is 40 the original number is
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To find the original number, we can solve the equation:
3x - 17 = 40
Adding 17 to both sides of the equation:
3x = 57
Dividing both sides of the equation by 3:
x = 19
Therefore, the original number is 19.
3x - 17 = 40
Adding 17 to both sides of the equation:
3x = 57
Dividing both sides of the equation by 3:
x = 19
Therefore, the original number is 19.
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