seven less than one-third of a number is the same as the product of five-thitds and the sum of that number and - 5. what's is the number

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Moises Bates

6 March, 22:21

seven less than one-third of a number is the same as the product of five-thitds and the sum of that number and - 5. what's is the number

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Carla Moyer · Answer 1

1/3x - 7 = 5/3 * (x + - 5)

... multiply 5/3

1/3x - 7 = 5/3x - 25/3

... add 7

1/3x = 5/3x - 4/3

... subtract 5/3x

-4/3x = - 4/3

... divide by - 4/3

x = 1

the number is 1