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4 times the sum of a number and-5 equals 24. What is the number?

Solution

4 t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d - 5 e q u a l s 24. Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 11

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

4 (x + (- 5)) = 24

Solve for

x, 4 (x + (- 5)) = 24 : x = 11

The number : 11

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