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Popular Word Problems >

the difference between the product of a number and 2 and the quotient of 6 and 2 is 3. Find the number.

Solution

t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n t h e p ro d u c t o f a n u mb er an d 2 an d t h e q u o t i e n t o f 6 an d 2 i s 3. F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 1 \frac{3}{5}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x \frac{10}{2} - 2 - \frac{6}{2} = 3

Solve for

x, x \frac{10}{2} - 2 - \frac{6}{2} = 3 : x = \frac{8}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{8}{5} = 1 \frac{3}{5}

The number : 1 \frac{3}{5}

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