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  • 23-06-2022
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a number is tripled and then increased by four. the result is seventy-nine. what is the original number?

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  • 23-06-2022

Answer:

3x+4=79

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+4=79

3x=79-4

3x=75

Divide both sides by three

3x/3 = 75/3

x=25

Therefore the original number is 25.

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