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11 July, 08:05

One number is five more than another, and their sum is three less than three times the smaller. Find the numbers.

If x represents the smaller number, which equation could be used to solve for x?

A. x 2 + 5 = 3x - 3

B. 2x + 5 = 3x - 3

C. 2x + 5 = 3 (x - 3)

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  1. 11 July, 09:13
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    The answer is B, because if you were to write it out first you could modify the equation to look like that and still be true.
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