Question

If 7 is subtracted form five times a number, the result is 63. Find the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

let the 5 times a number be 5x

5x-7=63

5x=63+7

5x =70

x=70/5

x=14

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Answer 2

Given:

7 is subtracted from five times a number. The result is 63.

To Find:

The value of the number is?

Solution:

The given problem can be solved using simple algebra.

1. Let the value of the original number be x.

2. 5 times the original number implies 5x.

3. 7 subtracted from 5 times number implies 5x - 7.

=> The value of 5x - 7 is 63,

=> 5x - 7 = 63,

=> 5x = 63 + 7,

=> 5x = 70,

=> x = 70/5,

=> x = 14.

Therefore, the value of x is 14.