solve each problem:

1) If thrice a number is decreased by 4, the result is 26. What is the number?

2) The product of 3 and a number is added to five, the result is 17, What is the numb

3) The money that was left on her purse is P150.00. If she bought 3 apples for P100
and 2 oranges for P40.00. How much was her money before she bought those fr​


Solve Each Problem1 If Thrice A Number Is Decreased By 4 The Result Is 26 What Is The Number2 The Product Of 3 And A Number Is Added To Five The Result Is 17 Wh class=

Sagot :

1. 10

2. 9

3. 530

not sure.

[tex]1. \: 3x - 4 = 26 \\ 3x = 26 + 4 \\ 3x = 30 \\ \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{30}{3} \\ x = 10[/tex]

[tex]2. \: 3x + 5 = 17 \\ 3x = 17 - 5 \\ 3x = 12 \\ \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{12}{3} \\ x = 4[/tex]

[tex]x = 150 + 100 + 40 \\ x = 290[/tex]

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