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problem below. Five less than twice a number is equal to one half the difference of three times the number and 13. Find the number.

Solution

problem below. Five less than twice a number is equal to one half the difference of three times the number and 13. Find the number.

Solution

The number : - 3

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x - 5 = \frac{1}{2} (3 x - 13)

Solve for

x, 2 x - 5 = \frac{1}{2} (3 x - 13) : x = - 3

The number : - 3

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