AngelOfLove
AngelOfLove AngelOfLove
  • 29-11-2014
  • Mathematics
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Nine fewer than half a number is five more than four times the number.
Define the variable, write an equation, and solve to find the number.



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Palmetto18
Palmetto18 Palmetto18
  • 29-11-2014
n= the number n/2-9=4n+5 Subtract 5 from each side n/2-14=4n Multiply everything by 2 n-28=8n Subtract n from both sides -28=7n Divide both sides by 7 so n=-4
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