when 5 is divided by a number the result is 3 more than 7 divided by twice the number. what is the number?

A)1 C)1/2
B)2 D)5

5/x = 7/(2x) + 3

10/(2x) = 7/(2x) + 3
3/(2x) = 3
2x = 1
x = 1/2

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Let's take a closer look at the problem, shall we? We have the number, let's call it "x," and we're told that when 5 is divided by x, the result is 3 more than 7 divided by twice the number.

So, we can translate this into an equation: 5/x = (7/2x) + 3. Now, let's put on our clown noses and solve this equation!

First, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator here is 2x. So, we multiply everything by 2x to clear those pesky fractions: 5(2x) = 7 + 6x.

Now, let's simplify: 10x = 7 + 6x. Subtract 6x from both sides: 4x = 7. Finally, divide by 4: x = 7/4.

So, the answer is not one of the options provided, but rather x = 7/4. I guess you could say the real answer is in between the choices and decided to get a little wild and untamed, just like a circus clown!

To find the number, we can set up an equation based on the given information.

Let's assume the number we're looking for is represented by "x."

According to the problem, when 5 is divided by this number, the result is 3 more than 7 divided by twice the number.

So, we can write the equation as:

5/x = (7/2x) + 3

To simplify the equation, we can multiply both sides by 2x to eliminate the fraction:

5 * 2x = 7 + 3 * x

10x = 7 + 3x

Subtracting 3x from both sides:

10x - 3x = 7

7x = 7

Now, divide both sides by 7:

x = 1

Therefore, the answer is A) 1.

To determine the number in this problem, we need to set up an equation based on the given information.

Let's assume the number we're looking for is represented by "x".

According to the problem, when 5 is divided by this number, the result is 3 more than 7 divided by twice the number.

We can express this information using the equation:

5 / x = (7 / (2x)) + 3

To solve this equation, we can start by getting rid of the fractions by multiplying both sides of the equation by the least common denominator (LCD) of x and 2x, which is 2x. This will remove the denominators and simplify the equation.

2x * (5 / x) = 2x * [(7 / (2x)) + 3]

Canceling out common factors on both sides:

2 * 5 = 2 * [(7 * x) / (2x)] + 2x * 3

10 = 7 + 6x

Rearranging the equation:

6x = 10 - 7

6x = 3

Now, divide both sides of the equation by 6 to isolate x:

x = 3 / 6

Reducing the fraction:

x = 1 / 2

Therefore, the number that satisfies the given conditions is x = 1/2.

The correct answer is C) 1/2.