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Popular Word Problems >

Eight less than the product of 7 and a number equals 4.

Solution

E i g h t l ess t han t h e p ro d u c t o f 7 an d a n u mb er e q u a l s 4.

Solution

The number : 1 \frac{5}{7}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

7 x - 8 = 4

Solve for

x, 7 x - 8 = 4 : x = \frac{12}{7}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{12}{7} = 1 \frac{5}{7}

The number : 1 \frac{5}{7}

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