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30 June, 19:07

11. Tyler told his friend this riddle: "I am thinking of a number. Three times my number plus twice

my number is twenty. What number am I thinking of?"

a. Write an equation that models Tyler's statement

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  1. 30 June, 19:25
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    Let x be the number Tyler is thinking of, 3x + 2 = 20 is the equation Tyler tells his friend.

    3x+2=20

    3x=20-2=18

    X=6
  2. 30 June, 19:29
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    3x+2x=20

    5x=20

    x=4

    Tyler's number is 4.
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