Answer:
The number is -2
Explanation:
Let the number = x
Given that:
Five times the result of adding one to a certain number, is equal to four times the number, plus three.
The equation will be:
5(x+1) = 4x +3
Simplifying
5x + 5 = 4x +3
Taking terms with x on left side and others on right side
5x - 4x = 3 - 5 (sign of transferred terms will be changed)
x = -2
Proof :
Condition 1:
- Add one = -2 +1 = -1
- Multiply 5 = -5
Condition 2:
- 4 times of number = 4 (-2) = -8
- Add 3 = -8 +3 = -5
Hence both conditions have same answer.
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