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one less than a positive number times three more than that number is 32

Solution

one less than a positive number times three more than that number is 32

Solution

The number : 8 \frac{1}{4}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x \cdot 3 + x - 1 = 32

Solve for

x, x \cdot 3 + x - 1 = 32 : x = \frac{33}{4}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{33}{4} = 8 \frac{1}{4}

The number : 8 \frac{1}{4}

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