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the product of a number and 3 is 7.5. what is the number

Solution

t h e p ro d u c t o f a n u mb er an d 3 i s 7.5. w ha t i s t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 2.5

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x \cdot 3 = 7.5

Solve for

x, x \cdot 3 = 7.5 : x = 2.5

The number : 2.5

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