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Popular Word Problems >

Four less than three times a number is the same as five times the number. Find the number.

Solution

F o u r l ess t han t h ree t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s f i v e t im es t h e n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 4 = 5 x

Solve for

x, 3 x - 4 = 5 x : x = - 2

The number : - 2

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