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14: Linear Equations in one Variable Class 8 Maths

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Fifteen less than 4 times a number is 9. Find the number.
Ans : Let the required number be x
4 times the number = 4x
15 less than 4 times the number = 4x - 15
According to the statement :
4x - 15 = 9
⇒ 4x = 9 + 15
⇒ 4x = 24
⇒ x = 6