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find a number such that when it is multiplied by 7 and 17 is subtracted from the product the result is the same as when it is multiplied by 3 and 19 added to the product .​

User Eric Naeseth
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12 votes

Answer:

9

Explanation:

that is the procedure above

find a number such that when it is multiplied by 7 and 17 is subtracted from the product-example-1
User Inderpal Singh
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Answer:

9

Explanation:

Let the number be X

From the problem we have the following equation:

7x - 17 = 3x + 19

-> 4x = 36

-> x = 9

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