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I think of a number. When I multiply it by 5 and subtract 477, I get the same result as when I multiply it by 2. What is the number?

Final Answer:

x =  159

Step-by-step explanation:


5x - 477 = x·2

5·x - 477 = x·2

3x = 477


x = 477/3 = 159

x = 159

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