Question

What number gives a result of −3 when 7 is subtracted from the quotient of the number and 5?

Answer 1

The number is 20

Explanation:

( x / 5 ) - 7 = -3

+7 +7

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( x / 5) = 4

*5 *5

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x = 20

To Check;

20 / 5 = 4

4 - 7 = -3

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