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Popular Word Problems >

four more than the product of a number and 2 is equal to 9

Solution

f o u r m ore t han t h e p ro d u c t o f a n u mb er an d 2 i s e q u a l t o 9

Solution

The number : 2 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

4 + x \cdot 2 = 9

Solve for

x, 4 + x \cdot 2 = 9 : x = \frac{5}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{5}{2} = 2 \frac{1}{2}

The number : 2 \frac{1}{2}

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