If 38 is added to 5/9 of a number, the result is 128. find the number

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Kortschak · Answer 1 · 2021-05-23T05:26:52+0000

Answer:

162

Explanation:

Let x be the unknown number

5/9 x +38 = 128

Subtract 38 from each side

5/9 x +38-38 = 128-38

5/9x = 90

Multiply each side by 9/5 to isolate x

9/5 * 5/9x = 90 * 9/5

x =162

The number is 162