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A number subtracted by 30 gives 14 subtracted by 3 times the number. Find the number.

Answer»

Let the number be x 

Number subtracted by 30 = 30 – x 

14 subtracted by 3 times the number 3x – 14 

∴30 – x = 3x — 14 

30+ 14 = 3x + x 

44 = 4x 

x = \(\frac{44}{4}\)

x =11

∴ The number is 11



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