When a fifth of a certain number is added to 3, the result is 17.what is the number?
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solve it for us
3 + x/5 = 17
Solve for x.
Solve for x.
Let the number be m
5(m) +3=17
5m+3=17
5m=17-3
5m=14
5m÷5=14÷5
M=14÷5
5(m) +3=17
5m+3=17
5m=17-3
5m=14
5m÷5=14÷5
M=14÷5
Let the certain number be V
V+3=17
Collect like terms
V=17-3
V=14
V+3=17
Collect like terms
V=17-3
V=14
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