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The difference between a number, x, and fifteen is five

Solution

T h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n a n u mb er, x, an d f i f t ee n i s f i v e

Solution

The number : 20

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 15 = 5

Solve for

x, x - 15 = 5 : x = 20

The number : 20

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