the sum of 3 less than 5 times a number and the numer increased by 9 is 24. What is the number?

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sum of

3 less than 5 times a number, can be written as (5x-3)

and

the number increased by 9 is 24.

(5x-3)+9 = 24

5x + 6 =24
5x = 18
x = 18/5
x = 3.6

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5x-3+x+9=24

6x+6=24

6x=18

x=3

The number is 3.
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