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Three times a number, X, increased by four is equal to five times the number, x. Which equation can be used to solve for x
3x+ 5x=4
3x4.5
3x4+5
3-4-5

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devishri1977

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Three times a number x :  3x

Three times a number x increase by 4:  3x +4

Five  times the number x: 5x

5x = 3x +4

Subtract 3x from both the sides.

5x - 3x = 3x +4 - 3x

2x = 4

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2 = 4/2

x=2

The number is 2

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