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Popular Word Problems >

four less than the product of 2 and a number equals 9

Solution

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

Solution

The number : 6 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x - 4 = 9

Solve for

x, 2 x - 4 = 9 : x = \frac{13}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{13}{2} = 6 \frac{1}{2}

The number : 6 \frac{1}{2}

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