Question 58

Express the given statement as an equation.

One-fifth of a number is 5 less than that number.

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Solution

Let the number be x.
Then, $\frac{1}{5} t h$ of the number = $\frac{x}{5}$
Now, $\frac{x}{5}$ is 5 less than x.
So, the equation formed is $\frac{x}{5} = x - 5$

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Question 58 Express the given statement as an equation. One-fifth of a number is 5 less than that number.

Let the number be x. Then, 15th of the number = x5 Now, x5 is 5 less than x. So, the equation formed is x5=x−5

Question 58

Express the given statement as an equation.

One-fifth of a number is 5 less than that number.

Let the number be x.
Then, $\frac{1}{5} t h$ of the number = $\frac{x}{5}$
Now, $\frac{x}{5}$ is 5 less than x.
So, the equation formed is $\frac{x}{5} = x - 5$