Question

when 1/3 is subtracted from a number and the difference is multiplied by 4, the result is 28. find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x

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Form the equation:

4(x - 1/3) = 28

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Solve x:

4(x - 1/3) = 28

Distribute 4:

4x - 4/3 = 28

Add 4/3 to both sides:

4x = 88/3

Divide both sides by 4:

x = 22/3 = 7 1/3

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Answer; The number is 7 1/3

Answer 2

4 (1/3-x)=28
4/3-4x=28
4x=-28+4/3
4x=-80/3
x=-80/12
x= -20/3