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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

p ro b l e m b e l o w . F i v e l ess t han tw i ce a n u mb er i s e q u a l t o o n e ha l f t h e d i ff ere n ce o f t h ree t im es t h e n u mb er an d 13. F in d t h e n u mb er .

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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