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Popular Word Problems >

a number increased by 4 is equal to the quotient of the number and-15

Solution

a n u mb er in cre a se d b y 4 i s e q u a l t o t h e q u o t i e n t o f t h e n u mb er an d - 15

Solution

The number : - 3 \frac{3}{4}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + 4 = \frac{x}{- 15}

Solve for

x, x + 4 = \frac{x}{- 15} : x = - \frac{15}{4}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{15}{4} = 3 \frac{3}{4}

The number : - 3 \frac{3}{4}

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