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a. write an equation that represents the given statement.b. solve the problem.Three times the difference of a number and 5 is $15 .$ Find the number.
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The statement says "Three times the difference of a number and 5 is $15". We can represent this statement as an equation like this: \[3(x - 5) = 15\] Show more…
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