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The number 5 was written to the left of a certain three digit number and number 3032 was subtracted from the derived four digit number. The result was a difference 9 times greater than the three-digit number. Find the three-digit number.

Respuesta :

5,000 + x - 3032 = 9x

1,968 + x = 9x

8x = 1,968

x = 246

The three-digit number is 246.

The result is a difference 9 times greater than the three-digit number and the tree digits are 246.

We have the number was written to the left of a certain three-digit number and number 3032.

We have to find the tree digit number.

What is the meaning of the equation?

An equation is a mathematical statement saying that two amounts or values are the same,

That is both sides of the equation are equal.

Form the given we can write the equation as,

5,000 + x - 3032 = 9x

add like terms:

1,968 + x = 9x

Isolate the term x:

8x = 1,968

divide both sides by 8:

Therefore x = 246.

The three-digit number is 246.

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