SOLUTION: if a number is decreased by 14 and that result is then divided by 5, the answer is 15. find the number. how do i write that?

SOLUTION: if a number is decreased by 14 and that result is then divided by 5, the answer is 15. find the number. how do i write that?

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Question 366720: if a number is decreased by 14 and that result is then divided by 5, the answer is 15. find the number. how do i write that?

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=the number.
(x-14)/5=15
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Ed
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