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Forty less than 5 times a number is the same as 16 more than-2 times a number.Forty less than 5 times a number is the same as 16 more than-2 times a number.

Solution

F or t y l ess t han 5 t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 16 m ore t han - 2 t im es a n u mb er . F or t y l ess t han 5 t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 16 m ore t han - 2 t im es a n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 40 = 16 + (- 2) x

5 x - 40 = 16 + (- 2) x

5 x - 40 = 16 + (- 2) x, 5 x - 40 = 16 + (- 2) x : x = 8

The number : 8

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