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UESTION 4
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A certain number multiplied by five and then two subtracted,
the answer is seventy-seven. Find the number​

Answer :

Answer:

x = 15.8

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

according to the question equation is

x*5 - 2 = 77

5x - 2 = 17

5x = 77 + 2

5x = 79

x = 79/5

x = 15.8

dmarie22

Answer:

5x - 2 = 77

x = 15.8

Step-by-step explanation:

a number - x

times 5 - 5x

minus 2 - 5x - 2

equals 77 - 5x - 2 = 77

77 + 2 = 79

79 ÷ 5 = 15.8

5(15.8) - 2 = 77

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