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14 is added 2/3 of a number. the result is 1 1/4 times the original number. find the number
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Question 1147101: please i am dying help me out and solve this question with full explanation
14 is added 2/3 of a number. the result is 1 1/4 times the original number. find the number Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! let x be the number
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2x/3 +14 = 5x/4
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least common multiple is 12
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multiply both sides of = by 12
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8x +12 * 14 = 15x
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8x +168 = 15x
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subtract 8x from both sides of =
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7x = 168
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x = 168/7 = 24
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the number is 24
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check the answer
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2(24)/3 +14 = 5(24)/4
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16 +14 = 30
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30 = 30
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