SOLUTION: Write the equation and solve it using "n" for the unknown.
One fifth of a number, decreased by four, is 11.
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Question 967603: Write the equation and solve it using "n" for the unknown.
One fifth of a number, decreased by four, is 11.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation and solve it using "n" for the unknown.
One fifth of a number, decreased by four, is 11.
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Equation:
(1/5)x - 4 = 11
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(1/5)x = 15
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x = 5*15
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x = 75
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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