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Translate the following phrase.:4 times a number decreased by 4 is 18

Solution

T r an s l a t e t h e f o ll o w in g p h r a se . : 4 t im es a n u mb er d ecre a se d b y 4 i s 18

Solution

The number : 5 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

4 x - 4 = 18

Solve for

x, 4 x - 4 = 18 : x = \frac{11}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{11}{2} = 5 \frac{1}{2}

The number : 5 \frac{1}{2}

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