Numbers Word Problem!!

kllygrl57

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Im having some trouble with the following word problem... Im coming up with the equation x + (3x-10) but Im not sure if it's right or where to go from there.

The problem is:

The sum of a number and ten less than three times the number equals 170. Find the number.

Any help is appreciated!!
 
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