SOLUTION: the difference of two numbers is tripled then then decreased by 1? if the smaller of the two numbers is 4, the result is 8.3? find the original number.
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Question 360531: the difference of two numbers is tripled then then decreased by 1? if the smaller of the two numbers is 4, the result is 8.3? find the original number.
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x-4)-1=8.3
3x-12-1=8.3
3x-13=8.3
3x=21.3
x=7.1
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Ed
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