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Four times a number is equal to 25 decreased by the number

Solution

F o u r t im es a n u mb er i s e q u a l t o 25 d ecre a se d b y t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 5

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

4 x = 25 - x

Solve for

x, 4 x = 25 - x : x = 5

The number : 5

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