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27 May, 03:47

A number s is subtracted from seven. When the result is divided by three, the quotient is two. What is the number?

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  1. 27 May, 03:55
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    7-s=x

    x:3=2

    First, figure out what x is.

    x:3=2

    Multiply both sides by 3

    x=6

    Now, plug x into 7-s=x

    7-s=6

    Add s to both sides

    7=6+s

    Subtract 6 from both sides

    1=s

    s=1
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