Three times the difference between five times a number and three is ninety-six. Find the number.
A) 6
B) 11
C) 7
D) 4
E) 19

Name: Three times the difference between five times a number and three is ninety-six. Find the number. A) 6 B) 11 C) 7 D) 4 E) 19
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Let's start by setting up the equation:
3(5x - 3) = 96
Simplify and solve for x:
15x - 9 = 96
15x = 105
x = 7

Therefore, the answer is choice C, 7.

Three Times the Difference Between Five Times a Number and Three