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If twice a number, added to 3 is divided by the number plus 4, the result is five thirds. Find the number.

Solution

I f tw i ce a ​ n u mb er, a dd e d t o 3 i s d i v i d e d b y t h e n u mb er pl u s 4​, t h e res u lt i s f i v e t hi r d s . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 11

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{2 x + 3}{x + 4} = \frac{5}{3}

Solve for

x, \frac{2 x + 3}{x + 4} = \frac{5}{3} : x = 11

The number : 11

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