floxy71
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  • 11-07-2020
  • Mathematics
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A number is tripled and then 17 is subtracted. If the
result is 40, find the original number..
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Stephen46
Stephen46 Stephen46
  • 11-07-2020

Answer:

The original number is 19

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be x

The above expression is written as

3x - 17 = 40

3x = 40 + 17

3x = 57

Divide both sides by 3

3x / 3 = 57/3

x = 19

Hope this helps you.

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jessicasyasya
jessicasyasya jessicasyasya
  • 11-07-2020

Answer:

im not sure either the triple is time with three or power of three

if times three:

3x–17=40

19

if power of three:

x³–17=40

x=

[tex] \sqrt[3]{57} [/tex]

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