Question

A rational number x such that when we
3
multiplied by - and added 5, then it became
4
Find the rational number.

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Answer 1

Answer :-

$\large \bold{Given \: that}$

A rational number x such that when we 3 multiplied by, and added 5, then it became 4.

$\large \bold{To \: find}$

Find the rational number.

$\large \bold{Solution}$

As we know,

Let the rational number be 'x'.

According to Question,

$= > \: \: x \: \times \: 3 \: + \: 5 \: = \: 4 \\ \\ = > \: \: 3x \: + \: 5 \: = \: 4 \\ \\ = > \: \: 3x \: = \: 4 \: - \: 5 \\ \\ = > \: \: 3x \: = \: - 1 \\ \\ = > \: \: x \: = \: \frac{ - 1}{3}$

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