A number is such that thrice its 14 less than 5 times the number.find the number
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3n = 5n-14. n = ?.
To find the number, let's break down the given information and try to represent it mathematically.
Let's assume the number we are looking for is represented by the variable 'x.'
According to the given information, "thrice its 14 less than 5 times the number":
3(x - 14) = 5x
Now, let's solve this equation to find the value of 'x':
3x - 42 = 5x (expanded 3(x - 14))
42 = 5x - 3x (subtract 3x from both sides)
42 = 2x (simplify)
x = 42/2 (divide both sides by 2)
x = 21
Therefore, the number we are looking for is 21.