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Popular Word Problems >

number subtracted from 15/7 gives 7/2 Find the number.

Solution

n u mb er s u b t r a c t e d f ro m 15/7 g i v es 7/2 F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 1 \frac{5}{14}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{15}{7} - x = \frac{7}{2}

Solve for

x, \frac{15}{7} - x = \frac{7}{2} : x = - \frac{19}{14}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{19}{14} = 1 \frac{5}{14}

The number : - 1 \frac{5}{14}

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