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A lil bit trickier...(math 70)

Three times the difference between 5 times the number and 3 is 96.

Find the number and show how to write the problem.

 
Anonymous

Asked by Anonymous at 6:41 PM on Feb. 28, 2011 in

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  • If I'm reading it correctly it would be 3 (5x-3) = 96. which becomes 15x-9 = 96. 15x = 105. x=7
    elizabr

    Answer by elizabr at 7:08 PM on Feb. 28, 2011

  • Do your own homework.
    UpSheRises

    Answer by UpSheRises at 6:43 PM on Feb. 28, 2011

  • Wow, I took AP statistics and the way that was worded threw me too. Although once I saw it as 3(5x-3)=96 I was back in my element. Glad you got your answer, tricky question!
    ba13ygrl1987

    Answer by ba13ygrl1987 at 7:16 PM on Feb. 28, 2011

  • Im asking because im taking an online class and im confused on some of the problems...the reason why i ask to write it out is so i can understand how to do it. Thanks.

    No need to be rude....if you dont wanna help dont and move on so others who may want to help can.
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 6:47 PM on Feb. 28, 2011

  • I worked it along with you elizbr and i understand it a little better now that i knew where to start...and you showed me. thanks for your help on this problem!
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 7:14 PM on Feb. 28, 2011

  • I have always loved math!! Good luck! Private message me anytime if I can be of more help
    elizabr

    Answer by elizabr at 7:17 PM on Feb. 28, 2011

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