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Popular Word Problems >

nine less than the product of 6 and a number is 5.

Solution

nin e l ess t han t h e p ro d u c t o f 6 an d a n u mb er i s 5.

Solution

The number : 2 \frac{1}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 x - 9 = 5

Solve for

x, 6 x - 9 = 5 : x = \frac{7}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{7}{3} = 2 \frac{1}{3}

The number : 2 \frac{1}{3}

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