Question

If 1/2 is subracted from a number and diff-
rence is multiple by 4 the result is 5. Find
the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

7/4

Step-by-step explanation:

(x−  

2

1

​

)4=5

⇒4x−  

2

4

​

=5

⇒  

2

2×4x−4

​

=5

⇒8x−4=10

⇒8x=10+4

⇒8x=14

⇒x=  

8

14

​

=  

4

7

​