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'One-fourth of a number, minus 3, is 2.' Which number fits this statement?

Class 7Checking Solutions by TrialSimple Equations
  • A4
  • B−4
  • C20
  • D5

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Equation: . Try 20: 5 − 3 = 2 ✓. (5 is what one-fourth of the number equals, not the number.)
Answer: C) 20

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