SOLUTION: Five less than 4 times a number is 19. Find the number.

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Question 1018232: Five less than 4 times a number is 19. Find the number.
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Five less than 4 times a number is 19. Find the number.
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4x - 5 = 19  --->  4x = 19 + 5  ---->  4x = 24  ---->  x = 24%2F4 = 6.