Question

Anwar thinksof a number. If he takes away 7 from 5/2 of the number, the result is 23.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x. Then

5/2x-7=23

5/2x=23+7=29

x=2/5×29=58/5

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be y

y x 5/2 - 7 = 23

y x 5/2 = 30

y = 30x2/5

y = 12