Kritika thinks of a number. If she takes away 7 from 9\2 of the number, the result is 26.Now, set up the equation on the basis of given information and solve it to find the unknown number.
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(9/2)x - 7 = 26
22/3 or 7.33
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be x
Equation on the basis of the given information:
(9/2)x - 7 = 26
Solving the equation:
(9/2)x - 7 = 26
9x/2 - 7 = 26
(9x - 14)/2 = 26
9x - 14 = 26 × 2
9x - 14 = 52
9x = 52 + 14
9x = 66
x = 66/9
x = 22/3 or 7.33
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