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16 November, 06:33

Write the equation that the phrase represents, then solve the equation. The difference of a number and 1 2/7 is 5 1/2 (with explanation)

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  1. 16 November, 07:01
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    n = 95/14, or 6 11/14

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the number be n. Then:

    n - 1 2/7 = 5 1/2.

    Multiplying each term by the LCD (which is 14), we get:

    14n - 18 = 77

    Then 14n = 95

    and so the desired result is n = 95/14, or 6 11/14
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