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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-27

When 31 times a number is increased by 40 the answer is the same as two 200 is decreased by the number
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Asked by niysia

Answer (3)

x − n u mb er 31 x + 40 = 200 − x ∣ a dd x 32 x + 40 = 200 ∣ s u b t r a c t 40 32 x = 160 ∣ d i v i d e b y 32 x = 5 N u mb er i s 5.

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

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Answered by Leigon | 2024-06-13

The unknown number is found to be 5 by setting up the equation based on the given conditions and solving for x step by step. After simplifying the equation, we arrive at the solution. Therefore, x = 5 .
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Answered by luana | 2024-12-26