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some number minus 23 is equal to the number times 5 what is the number? let x be the unknown number

 May 7, 2015

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x - 23 = 5x

 

Subtract x from both sides

-23 = 4x

 

x = -23/4

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 May 7, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

x - 23 = 5x

 

Subtract x from both sides

-23 = 4x

 

x = -23/4

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Alan May 7, 2015
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Is the answer 28

 May 7, 2015

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