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The difference between 5 and a certain number is divided by 3. find the number if is equal to 7.​

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Answer:

x=-16

Explanation:

Ler the number be x.

Now we have,


(5-x)/3=7\\5-x=21\\5-21=x\\x=-16

Hope it will help you.

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Answer:

  • Let the certain number be x.

Now,By question,

  • (5-x)÷3=7
  • (5-x)=7×3
  • 5-x=21
  • x=21+5
  • x=26
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