Question

fourteen less than 5 times a number is 1. Identify the integer

Answer 1

hey there
5x-14=1
5x=1+14
5x=15
x=15/5
x=3
therefore 3 is the required integer
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Answer 2

Answer:

The required integer is 3.                                

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Expression fourteen less than 5 times a number is 1.

To find : Identify the integer?

Solution :

Let the number be 'x'.

According to statement,

$5x-14=1$

Now we solve to find the integer,

Add 14 both side,

$5x-14+14=1+14$

$5x=15$

Divide by 5 both side,

$\frac{5x}{5}=\frac{15}{5}$

$x=3$

Therefore, The required integer is 3.