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2 years ago

A number,n,is added to 15 less than 3 times itself.result is 101. Wich equation can be used to find the value of x

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noname [10]2 years ago

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Let the number be 'x'

According to the question,

A number is added to 15 less than 3 times itself.

So, x + (15 less than 3 times itself)

15 less than 3 times itself = $3x - 15$

Now, x + (15 less than 3 times itself) = $x + (3x-15)$

We get the result as 101.

So, $x+ 3x-15 = 101$

$4x - 15 = 101$

Therefore, it is the required equation used to evaluate the number 'x'.

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