Question

if 1/2 is subtracted from a number and the difference is multiplied by 4 the result is 5. what is the number? please explain step by step​

Answer 1

Answer:

7/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Then, (x - 1/2) * 4 = 5

x - 1/2 = 5/4

x = 5/4 + 1/2

x = 5/4 + 2/4

∴ x = 7/4

Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 7/4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be A,

The subtracting 1/2 from A and then multiplying by 4

So 4 × (A - 1/2) = 5

then divide both sides by 4

So A - 1/2 = 5/4

And add 1/2 on both sides

You would get the answer.

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