Find a number such that when 5 is subtracted from 5 times the number, the result is 4 more than twice the number.
Find a number such that when 5 is subtracted from 5 times the number, the result is 4 more than twice the number.
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Let the required number = x
5 times of it = 5x
Twice of it = 2x
According to the condition,
5x – 5 = 2x + 4
=> 5x – 2x = 4 + 5
=> 3x = 9
=> x = 3
Required number = 3
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