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13 is subtracted from the product of 4 and a certain number. The result is equal to the sum of 5 and the original number. Find the number.​
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13 is subtracted from the product of 4 and a certain number. The result is equal to the sum of 5 and the original number. Find the number.​

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Answer:

The number is 6.

Explanation:


4x-13=x+5\\3x-13=5\\3x=18\\x=6

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