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negative 13 times a number minus 60 is equal to-59 less than the number

Solution

n e g a t i v e 13 t im es a n u mb er min u s 60 i s e q u a l t o - 59 l ess t han t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : - 8 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

- 13 x - 60 = x - (- 59)

Solve for

x, - 13 x - 60 = x - (- 59) : x = - \frac{17}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{17}{2} = 8 \frac{1}{2}

The number : - 8 \frac{1}{2}

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