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Popular Word Problems >

five less than 6 times a number is 46

Solution

f i v e l ess t han 6 t im es a n u mb er i s 46

Solution

The number : 8 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 x - 5 = 46

Solve for

x, 6 x - 5 = 46 : x = \frac{17}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{17}{2} = 8 \frac{1}{2}

The number : 8 \frac{1}{2}

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