SOLUTION: Five more than one third of a number is -2. find the number
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Question 504723: Five more than one third of a number is -2. find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five more than one third of a number is -2. find the number
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
(1/3)x + 5 = -2
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(1/3)x = -7
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x = -21
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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