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  • 28-01-2022
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When we subtract 5 from a number x and divide the answer by 7 the result is 23 less than x. Find x.

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Collinzo
Collinzo Collinzo
  • 29-01-2022

(x-5) = 23

7

cross multiply

23×7 = (x-5)

161 = X - 5

collect like terms

when a number with a minus sign passes an equal sign it turns to a positive number

161 + 5 = X

166 = X

166 is the answer

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