KelseyWoods
KelseyWoods KelseyWoods
  • 24-08-2018
  • Mathematics
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If 3/5 of a number is 6 less than 15, the number is

a. 15
b. 45
c. 30
d. 50

(Explanation would be appreciated)

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GoddessofDork
GoddessofDork GoddessofDork
  • 24-08-2018

In numeric terms, our equation is:

3/5n (3/5 of a number)

= (is)

15-6 (6 less than 15)

[tex] \frac{3}{5}n=15-6 [/tex]

Firstly, solve the subtraction: [tex] \frac{3}{5}n=9 [/tex]

Next, multiply both sides by 5/3 and your answer will be [tex] n=15 [/tex] , or A.

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