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The sum of a number and 19 is equal to the number divided by −17

Solution

T h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 19 i s e q u a l t o t h e n u mb er d i v i d e d b y - 17

Solution

The number : - 17 \frac{17}{18}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + 19 = \frac{x}{- 17}

Solve for

x, x + 19 = \frac{x}{- 17} : x = - \frac{323}{18}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{323}{18} = 17 \frac{17}{18}

The number : - 17 \frac{17}{18}

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