i think of a number. if i divide the sum of 5 and the number by 3, the result is 2 less than one quarter of the number. find the number

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Eddie Johnston

8 August, 18:10

i think of a number. if i divide the sum of 5 and the number by 3, the result is 2 less than one quarter of the number. find the number

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Ayla Graves · Answer 1

x = 4.75

Step-by-step explanation:

(5 + X) / 3 = 2 - X/4

(5 + X) / 3 = 8 - X 5 + X = 3 (8 - X) 5 + X = 24 - 3X transposing termsX + 3X = 24 - 5 4X = 19 X = 19/4 X = 4.75