When twice a number plus three is multiplied by five, it is equal to the product of three times the number minus one, and seven. What is the number?


Let x be the number we're looking for

Then let's find the following:

Twice the number plus three is multiplied by five: (2x+3)*5

Product of three times the number minus one, and seven: (3x-1)*7

(2x+3)5 = (3x-1)7

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tylor has a total of four-and-a-half hours to spendonthe beach swimming and play volleyball. the time she spends playing volleyball will be twice the amount of time she spends swimming. how long will she do each activity?

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