Brian is thinking of a number. He multiplies it by 3 then + 7. His answer is less than 17.
WHAT IS THE LARGEST WHOLE NUMBER HE COULD BE THINKING OF?
Thanks
+36916 x = the number
3 * x + 7 < 17 subtract 7 from both sides
3*x < 10
x< 3.3333 so x < 4 Largest number would be 3
+1253 Let's call the answer x.
x*3+7=3x+7<17
3x<10
x<10/3
The largest number is 3.
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