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  • 13-02-2020
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If 5 is decreased by 3 times a number, the result is -4​

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  • 13-02-2020

Answer: The number is 3; (x=3)

Step-by-step explanation:

The problem gives us the equation:

[tex]5-3x=-4[/tex]

From this we get:

[tex]9=3x\\3=x[/tex]

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