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17 March, 02:00

Three times the sum of a number and four is equal to five times the number, decreased by two. If x represents the number, which equation is a correct translation of the statement?

1) 3 (x + 4) = 5x - 2

2) 3 (x + 4) = 5 (x - 2)

3) 3x + 4 = 5x - 2

4) 3x + 4 = 5 (x - 2)

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  1. 17 March, 02:16
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    So 3 times (3 times) the sum of (+) a number and 4 (x, 4) is equal to (=) five times the number (5x) decreased by 2 (-2)

    the equation would be 3 (x+4) = 5x-2

    so if we solve we get

    3x+12=5x-2

    12=2x-2

    10=2x

    5=x
  2. 17 March, 02:16
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    the answer is 2) 3 (x+4) = 5 (x-2)
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