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When six is subtracted from five times a number, the result is 9

Solution

Wh e n s i x i s s u b t r a c t e d f ro m f i v e t im es a n u mb er, t h e res u lt i s 9

Solution

The number : 3

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 6 = 9

Solve for

x, 5 x - 6 = 9 : x = 3

The number : 3

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