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The difference of 5 and a number is 2.6 more than three times the number.

Solution

T h e d i ff ere n ce o f 5 an d a n u mb er i s 2.6 m ore t han t h ree t im es t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 0.6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 - x = 2.6 + 3 x

Solve for

x, 5 - x = 2.6 + 3 x : x = 0.6

The number : 0.6

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