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Popular Word Problems >

four less than the product of 5 and a number equals 8

Solution

f o u r 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 8

Solution

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

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 4 = 8

Solve for

x, 5 x - 4 = 8 : x = \frac{12}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{12}{5} = 2 \frac{2}{5}

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

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