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negative 3 times the sum of twice a number and 3 is smaller than 2 less than the number

Solution

negative 3 times the sum of twice a number and 3 is smaller than 2 less than the number

Solution

The number : - 1 \frac{4}{5}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

- 3 (2 x + 3) = x - x \cdot 2

Solve for

x, - 3 (2 x + 3) = x - x \cdot 2 : x = - \frac{9}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{9}{5} = 1 \frac{4}{5}

The number : - 1 \frac{4}{5}

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