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  • 02-10-2020
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15 less than 3 times a number is the same as 5 more than half of the number. what is the number?

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  • 02-10-2020

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

8x3=24

minus 15 is 9

half of 8 is 4

plus 5 is 9

therefore, the answer is 9.

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