## When $$x$$ is multiplied by $$3,$$ the result is $$18$$ more than the result of subtracting $$x$$ from $$26.$$ What is

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### When $$x$$ is multiplied by $$3,$$ the result is $$18$$ more than the result of subtracting $$x$$ from $$26.$$ What is

by Vincen » Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:54 am

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When $$x$$ is multiplied by $$3,$$ the result is $$18$$ more than the result of subtracting $$x$$ from $$26.$$ What is the value of $$x?$$

A) -4
B) -2
C) 11
D) 13
E) 22

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### Re: When $$x$$ is multiplied by $$3,$$ the result is $$18$$ more than the result of subtracting $$x$$ from $$26.$$ What

by [email protected] » Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:31 am
Vincen wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:54 am
When $$x$$ is multiplied by $$3,$$ the result is $$18$$ more than the result of subtracting $$x$$ from $$26.$$ What is the value of $$x?$$

A) -4
B) -2
C) 11
D) 13
E) 22

Solution:

We can create the following equation:

3x = 18 + 26 - x

4x = 44

x = 11