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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A number is multiplied by 4 and then 5 is subtracted from the product. The result is 3. What is the number? (WORK BACKWARDS)

OpenStudy (zale101):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

.............................?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

n = 2?

OpenStudy (zale101):

the sentence says: A number is multiplied by 4 ( 4n) we normally write the number next to the variable if it's times

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Right. So the number is 2 then?

OpenStudy (zale101):

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