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if 9.8 plus 5.5 times a number equals the sum of the number and 35.4. what is the number

Solution

i f 9.8 pl u s 5.5 t im es a n u mb er e q u a l s t h e s u m o f t h e n u mb er an d 35.4. w ha t i s t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 5 \frac{31}{45}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

9.8 + 5.5 x = x + 35.4

Solve for

x, 9.8 + 5.5 x = x + 35.4 : x = \frac{256}{45}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{256}{45} = 5 \frac{31}{45}

The number : 5 \frac{31}{45}

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