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Popular Word Problems >

the product of 3 and 4 less than a number equals-4

Solution

t h e p ro d u c t o f 3 an d 4 l ess t han a n u mb er e q u a l s - 4

Solution

The number : 2 \frac{2}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 (x - 4) = - 4

Solve for

x, 3 (x - 4) = - 4 : x = \frac{8}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{8}{3} = 2 \frac{2}{3}

The number : 2 \frac{2}{3}

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