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A certain number was multiplied by 3. then, this product was divided by 3. Finally, 5 was subtracted from this quotient, resulting in a difference of -3. what was the number?
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Sagot :

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

2 x 3= 6

6 divided by 3 = 2

2 - 5 = -3 because it takes the sign of the larger number

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Answer:

n = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Rewrite the problem symbolically and then solve the resulting equation:

Let the unknown number be n.  Then:

3n

----- - 5 = - 3

 3

Simplifying, we get n = 2  (after having added 5 to both sides and completed the indicated division 3/3)

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