Question

if 1/2 is subtracted from a number and the difference is multiplied by 4 the result is 5 what is the number ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

4(x - 1/2)= 5

4x - 2 = 5

4x = 5 + 2

4x =7

x = 7/4

x = 1.75 (answer )

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be X

According to the question:

4 (x-1/2) = 5

4x- 4/2 = 5

4x - 2 = 5

4x =5 + 2

4x =7

x = 7/4

Hence proved..

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