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1 August, 03:58

Five times a number, decreased by 58, is - 23. Find the number.

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  1. 1 August, 04:28
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    Let's say the number is represented by x.

    Five times the number is 5x.

    5x - 58 = - 23 (Add 58 to both sides)

    5x = 35 (divide both sides by 5)

    x = 7

    The number is 7.
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