SOLUTION: A certain number was increased 5 times, then decreased by 3, then halved. The result was 0.3 less than the original number. What was the original number?
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Question 1126302: A certain number was increased 5 times, then decreased by 3, then halved. The result was 0.3 less than the original number. What was the original number?
Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5X-3)/2 = X-.3
5X-3 = 2X-.6
3X = 3.6
X = 1.2
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