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26 November, 07:32

3/5 of a number decreased by one is 23. What is the number?

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  1. 26 November, 09:03
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    You can set up an equation based off of the information given:

    x represents the unknown number

    3/5x - 1 = 23

    add 1 to both sides to isolate the 3/5x

    3/5x = 24

    divide both sides by 3/5 to solve for x

    x = 120/3

    120/3 can be simplified into 40

    Final answer: x = 40
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