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Asked by Ephraim abana

I think of a number and divide by 5,the result is equal to the original number minus 4,find the number.
3 years ago

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Answered by oobleck
think of a number: x
divide by 5: x/5
now finish it off
3 years ago
Answered by Anonymous
n / 5 = n-4
n = 5 n - 20
20 = 4 n
n = 5
3 years ago

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