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Three-eighths of a number, decreased by 1, is 5. Find the Number.​
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Three-eighths of a number, decreased by 1, is 5. Find the Number.​

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Answer:

  • 16

Explanation:

Let the number is x.

Use the following equation to find x:

  • 3/8x - 1 = 5
  • 3/8x = 6
  • x = 6*8/3
  • x = 16
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