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Popular Word Problems >

Nine less than the product of 5 and a number equals 4

Solution

N in e l ess t han t h e p ro d u c t o f 5 an d a n u mb er e q u a l s 4

Solution

The number : 2 \frac{3}{5}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 9 = 4

Solve for

x, 5 x - 9 = 4 : x = \frac{13}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{13}{5} = 2 \frac{3}{5}

The number : 2 \frac{3}{5}

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