Answer:
14/3
Step-by-step explanation:
The quotient of triple a number less four and five equals two. What is the number?
"triple a number" means 3x, if we say x is the "number"
"triple a number less four" means (3x-4)
"quotient of [triple a number less four] and five equals two." means
(3x-4)/5 = 2
3x-4 = 10
3x = 14
x = 14/3
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Does ((14/3)3 - 4)/5 = 2 ???
(14 - 4)/5
10/5 = 2 YES
What is the number?
