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If twice a number, added to 3 is divided by the number plus 4, the result is five thirds. Find the number.

Solution

If twice a number, added to 3 is divided by the number plus 4, the result is five thirds. Find the number.

Solution

The number : 11

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{2 x + 3}{x + 4} = \frac{5}{3}

Solve for

x, \frac{2 x + 3}{x + 4} = \frac{5}{3} : x = 11

The number : 11

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