3 years ago

One sixth of a number decreased by 4 is equal to 3. What is this number?

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1 answer:

maw [93]3 years ago

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1/6 of x - 4 = 3

((1/6).x) - 4 = 3

x/6 - 4 = 3

(x-24)/6 = 3

x - 24 = 18

x = 18 + 24

x = 42

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