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five less than a certain number is 9 less than three times the number. Write an equation and solve it to find the number

Solution

f i v e l ess t han a cer t ain n u mb er i s 9 l ess t han t h ree t im es t h e n u mb er . W r i t e an e q u a t i o n an d so l v e i t t o f in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 5 = 3 x - 9

Solve for

x, x - 5 = 3 x - 9 : x = 2

The number : 2

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