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9 less than 4 times a number equals 15

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Answer:

Six / 6

Explanation:

Fifteen less than 4 times a number is 9, meaning we have to find the number.

Let the required number be x

4 times the number = 4x

15 less than 4 times the number = 4x-15

⇒ 4x – 15 = 9

⇒ 4x = 9 + 15

⇒ 4x = 24

⇒ x = 6

meaning the number is 6.

Hope this helps!

User ThiepLV
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Answer:

if you wanted it in equation form the it'll be : 9 < 4 x n = 15

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