When a fifth of a certain number is added to 3, the result is 17.what is the number?
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Please solve it
x = number
When a fifth of a certain number is added to 3, the result is 17 means:
1 / 5 x + 3 = 17
Subtract 3 to both sides.
1 / 5 x = 14
Multiply both sides by 5.
x = 5 ∙ 14
x = 70
When a fifth of a certain number is added to 3, the result is 17 means:
1 / 5 x + 3 = 17
Subtract 3 to both sides.
1 / 5 x = 14
Multiply both sides by 5.
x = 5 ∙ 14
x = 70