Question

Four times a number reduced by 5 equals 19 then the number is

Answer 1

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let the number be x

=>Four times a number reduced by 5 equals 19

=>so lets form an euqation

=>4x - 5 = 19


=>4x = 19+5

=>4x = 24

=>x = 24/4

=>x = 6

so the number is 6

check 

=> Four times a number reduced by 5 equals 19 

=>4[6] -5 = 19

=>24 - 5 = 19

=>19 = 19

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hope it helps u............

Answer 2

Let the number be x.

As per given condition :-
4x -5 = 19
4x = 19+5
4x = 24
x = 24/4
x = 6

Hope it helps.