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One fifth of a number is equal to triple that number less 28. Let the unknown number be x. Write this word problem as an equation using the variable x.

One fifth of a number is equal to triple that number less 28. Let the unknown number be x. Write this word problem as an equation using the variable x.
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One fifth of a number is equal to triple that number less 28.

Let the unknown number be x. Write this word problem as an equation using the variable x.

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User Charliesneath
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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

x=(3x-28)5

-14x=-140

x=10

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