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When five times a number is decreased by 6, the result is 9. What is the number

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16-02-2024

Answer: 3

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x = some number

5x = five times that number

5x-6 = decrease by 6

5x-6 = 9

5x = 9+6

5x = 15

x = 15/5

x = 3

The mystery number is 3.

Check:

5*3 = 15

15-6 = 9

The answer is confirmed.

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