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three less than five times a certain number is equal to 67 more than one-third of the number. Find the number

Solution

t h ree l ess t han f i v e t im es a cer t ain n u mb er i s e q u a l t o 67 m ore t han o n e - t hi r d o f t h e n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 15

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 3 = 67 + \frac{1}{3} x

Solve for

x, 5 x - 3 = 67 + \frac{1}{3} x : x = 15

The number : 15

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