indiya0505
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  • 14-08-2018
  • Biology
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if the sum of 3 times a number and 2 times a number is 60, find the number

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midknight9
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  • 14-08-2018

So let's start by calling this number x.

Using the instructions from the question, we can put together the equation:

[tex] 3x+2x=60 [/tex]

Then we combine like terms:

[tex] 5x=60 [/tex]

The solve for x:

[tex] x=12 [/tex]

So now we know that the number is 12.

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