X=number looked for we have this equation: -52(x-14)=x+3 we solve this equation: -52x+728=x+3 -52x-x=3-728 -53x=-725 x=-725/-53=725/53 ≈13,68
Solution: 725/53
To check: the difference between 725/53 and 14=725/53 - 14=(725-742)/53=-17/53 -52 times the diference is= -52(-17/53)=884/53 The number plus 3=725/53 + 3=(725+159)/53=884/53
