floxy71
floxy71 floxy71
  • 11-07-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

A number is tripled and then 17 is subtracted. If the
result is 40, find the original number..
​

Respuesta :

Stephen46
Stephen46 Stephen46
  • 11-07-2020

Answer:

The original number is 19

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be x

The above expression is written as

3x - 17 = 40

3x = 40 + 17

3x = 57

Divide both sides by 3

3x / 3 = 57/3

x = 19

Hope this helps you.

Answer Link
jessicasyasya
jessicasyasya jessicasyasya
  • 11-07-2020

Answer:

im not sure either the triple is time with three or power of three

if times three:

3x–17=40

19

if power of three:

x³–17=40

x=

[tex] \sqrt[3]{57} [/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what is the reference angle for -144 degrees
what is the percent that is equal to 0.02
Why do rip and his wife have such a stormy marriage
This cartoonist of "Believe it or not" fame was born Christmas Day, 1893?
The phrase "establish justice" in the Preamble can be linked to the Fifth Amendment guarantee of due process. How did the Constitution establish justice in the
Which part of the earth system interacts with solar flares? A. lithosphere B. hydrosphere C. atmosphere D. magnetosphere PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ HELLLLLLLL
Traditionally speaking, Frosty the Snowman has a hat; but, does he also wear a scarf?
Plasma makes up 11/20 of your blood, and blood cells make up the other 9/20. How much more of your blood is plasma than blood cells
The phrase "establish justice" in the Preamble can be linked to the Fifth Amendment guarantee of due process. How did the Constitution establish justice in the
In which modern country is St Nicholas's birthplace and hometown