SOLUTION: Four less than two-fifths a number is 24. Find the number

Question 166854: Four less than two-fifths a number is 24. Find the number
Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, jojo14344:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
call the number x. 2/5(x)-4=24---->2/5(x)=28--->multiply by 5
2x=140----
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It follows:
, EQN 1
Continuing,

, cross multiply

check via EQN 1;

Thank you,
Jojo
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