Assume the number is x
now, we will translate the written english into equation:
seven minus 2 times the number is 7-2x
the number minus 2 is x-2
we will equate these two equations (the question says that they are equal) ans solve for x as follows:
7-2x=x-2
7+2=x+2x
9=3x
x=3
the required number is 3
I'll do a similar problem, and I challenge you to do this using similar techniques!
If John works for 15$ a hour with his friends rather than working for 20$ an hour for 50 hours a month, what's the monthly opportunity cost?
John would make 20*50=1000 dollars a month at the second option as he makes 20$ an hour 50 times. Next, if he works with his friends, he makes 15*50=750 dollars as he works 50 hours for 15 dollars an hour, or adds 15 50 times.
His opportunity cost would be <highest money>-<lowest money>=1000-750=250 dollars a month. Good luck on this question, and feel free to ask further questions!
Answer:
3 is the answer
1/3*9/1=9/3=3
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