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Popular Word Problems >

−17 times a number minus 29 is equal to −32 less than the number.

Solution

- 17 t im es a n u mb er min u s 29 i s e q u a l t o - 32 l ess t han t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 3 \frac{7}{18}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

- 17 x - 29 = x - (- 32)

Solve for

x, - 17 x - 29 = x - (- 32) : x = - \frac{61}{18}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{61}{18} = 3 \frac{7}{18}

The number : - 3 \frac{7}{18}

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