from an equation: six subtacted from a number is equal to one-fourth of the sum of the number and 45 . find the number
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Let us assume the number be x ,
According to the problem given ,
x - 6 = x/4 + 45
x - x/4 = 45 + 6
( 4x - x )/4 = 51
3x/4 = 51
x = 51 × ( 4/3 )
x = 17 × 4
x = 68
Therefore ,
Required number = x = 68
I hope this helps you.
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Let us assume the number be x ,
According to the problem given ,
x - 6 = x/4 + 45
x - x/4 = 45 + 6
( 4x - x )/4 = 51
3x/4 = 51
x = 51 × ( 4/3 )
x = 17 × 4
x = 68
Therefore ,
Required number = x = 68
I hope this helps you.
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