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4 less than 5 times a number is 12

Solution

4 less than 5 times a number is 12

Solution

The number : 3 \frac{1}{5}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 4 = 12

Solve for

x, 5 x - 4 = 12 : x = \frac{16}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{16}{5} = 3 \frac{1}{5}

The number : 3 \frac{1}{5}

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