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?

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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150=u-5(150)
u=900

Answer by Chris G(2) About Me  (Show Source):