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13 June, 12:02

If 3 times a number minus 2 equals 13, what is the number?

A. 5

B. 2

C. - 6

D. 4

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  1. 13 June, 13:53
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    3x - 2 = 13

    Add 2 on both sides

    3x - 2 + 2 = 13 + 2

    3x = 13 + 2

    3x = 15

    Divide both sides by 3.

    3x/3 = 15/3

    x = 15/3

    x = 5

    Your final answer is A. 5.
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