SOLUTION: please translate the following mathematical phrase. I own 150 books, which is five times less than my uncle. How many books does my uncle own?

Question 295102: please translate the following mathematical phrase.
I own 150 books, which is five times less than my uncle. How many books does my uncle own?

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Chris G:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
150=u-5(150)
u=900

Answer by Chris G(2) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30
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