Question

68 less than 5 times a number is equal to the number find the number

Answer 1

let the number be x

According to the question,

5x - 68 = x
5x - x = 68
4x = 68
x = 68/4 = 17

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number = x

5 times of the number = 5x

According to the problem given,

68 less than 5 times a number is equal to the number

=> 5x-68 = x

=> 5x - x = 68

=> 4x = 68

Divide each term by 4,. we get

=> x = 17

Therefore,

Required number (x) = 17

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