Question

20 less than a number is equal to 7 times itself minus 38. Which is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

So,

According to question,

x-20 = 7x-38

=> 6x = -20 + 38

=> 6x = 18

=> x = 18/6

=> x = 3

Hence,

The number is 3

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