Question

The sum of 5 times a number and 3 is 4

Answer 1

Answer:

5x+3=4

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = -2/4 = -1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of 4 times a number and 5 is 3.  

Let sum = +

times = *

is means =  

a number = x

So, 4x + 5 = 3.  Then we solve it !  

Subtract 5 to both sides to get 4x = - 2.  

Next, we divide 4 to both sides to get x = -2/4 = -1/2

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