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Popular Word Problems >

The product of 6, and a number increased by 7, is 72. What is the number?

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f 6, an d a n u mb er in cre a se d b y 7, i s 72. Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 10 \frac{5}{6}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 x + 7 = 72

Solve for

x, 6 x + 7 = 72 : x = \frac{65}{6}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{65}{6} = 10 \frac{5}{6}

The number : 10 \frac{5}{6}

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