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10 July, 00:11

Fives times a number decreased by 6 is 29

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  1. 10 July, 00:22
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    The number is 59/5 or 11.8 (decimal)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    This sentence can be written as 5 (x-6) = 29

    x-6 = 29/5

    x = 29/5 + 6

    x = 59/5 or x = 11.8
  2. 10 July, 00:25
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    The number is 11.8

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the number be X

    5 * (X - 6) = 29

    5X-30 = 29

    5X = 29+30 = 59

    X = 59/5 = 11 (4/5) = 11.8
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