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Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. If 1717 is subtracted from a number, the result is minus−44. Find the number.

Solution

U se t h e g i v e n in f or ma t i o n t o w r i t e an e q u a t i o n . L e t x re p rese n t t h e n u mb er d escr ib e d in t h e e x erc i se . I f 1717 i s s u b t r a c t e d f ro m a ​ n u mb er, t h e res u lt i s min u s - 44. F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 1761

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 1717 = 44

Solve for

x, x - 1717 = 44 : x = 1761

The number : 1761

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