Question 1208603
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14 is added to 2\3 of a number. The result is 1 whole number 1\4 times the original number. find the {{{highlight(cross(numbers))}}} <U>number</U>.
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    14 + {{{(2/3)x}}} = {{{(5/4)x}}}.


Multiply both sides by 3*4 = 12.


    14*12 + 2*4x = 5*3x

    14*12 + 8x = 15x

    14*12 = 15x - 8x

    14*12 =    7x


Divide both sides by 7

    2*12 = x

    x = 24.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.