SOLUTION: one fourth the product of 20 and a number decreased by 2 is 13. find the number.

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Question 947104: one fourth the product of 20 and a number decreased by 2 is 13. find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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one fourth the product of 20 and a number decreased by 2 is 13. find the number.
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Equation:
(1/4)20x-2 = 13
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5x-2 = 13
5x = 15
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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