one third of a number is five more than one fourth of it. find the number
Answer
X= 60.
Steps
x/3 = x/4 +5
(x/3 - x/4) = 5
(4x-3x)/12 = 5
x/12 = 5
x= 60.
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one third of a number is five more than one fourth of it. find the number
X= 60.
x/3 = x/4 +5
(x/3 - x/4) = 5
(4x-3x)/12 = 5
x/12 = 5
x= 60.