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Popular Word Problems >

A number decreased by 30 is the same as 14 decreased by 3 times the number. Find the number.

Solution

A n u mb er d ecre a se d b y 30 i s t h e s am e a s 14 d ecre a se d b y 3 t im es t h e n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 11

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 30 = 14 - 3 x

Solve for

x, x - 30 = 14 - 3 x : x = 11

The number : 11

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