SOLUTION: Seven less than three-fifths times a certain number is equal to 2 more than three-eighth times the number. What is the number?
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: Seven less than three-fifths times a certain number is equal to 2 more than three-eighth times the number. What is the number?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Seven less than three-fifths times a certain number is equal to 2 more than three-eighth times the number. What is the number?
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n = the number
3n/5 - 7 = 3n/8 + 2
Multiply by 40 to get rid of fractions (not necessary, but makes it easier)
24n - 280 = 15n + 80
9n = 360
n = 40
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It's a confusing statement. I don't see the point of the problem.
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