One less than a positive number times three more than that number is 32. Find the number. Let n= ___. ()()=_

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One less than a positive number times three more than that number is 32. Find the number. Let n= _____. (__)(__)=___

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Elephantik · Answer 1 · 2018-04-20T17:51:52+0000

(n-1)(3) + n = 32 if I understood the question correctly

3n-3 + n = 32 destributive property

4n - 3 = 32 combine like terms

4n = 29 simplify
n = 7 1/4

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