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Popular Word Problems >

nine less than the product of 3 and a number is equal to 8

Solution

nin e l ess t han t h e p ro d u c t o f 3 an d a n u mb er i s e q u a l t o 8

Solution

The number : 5 \frac{2}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 9 = 8

Solve for

x, 3 x - 9 = 8 : x = \frac{17}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{17}{3} = 5 \frac{2}{3}

The number : 5 \frac{2}{3}

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