one third of a number when decreased by 2 equals one fifth of the number increased by 8 find the number
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let the number be x
Then ATQ,
=> x/3 - 2 = x/5 + 8
=> (x - 6)/3 = (x + 40)/5
=> 5(x - 6) = 3(x + 40)
=> 5x - 30 = 3x + 120
=> 2x = 150
=> x = 75
Thus the number is 75
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Good Afternoon
__________
let the number be x
Then ATQ,
=> x/3 - 2 = x/5 + 8
=> (x - 6)/3 = (x + 40)/5
=> 5(x - 6) = 3(x + 40)
=> 5x - 30 = 3x + 120
=> 2x = 150
=> x = 75
Thus the number is 75
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Hope this helps ✌️
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