Think of a number subtract 18 from it divide it by 3 the result is $-4$, find the number.


Given:

Subtract $18$ from a number, divide it by 3 the result is $-4$.

To do:

We have to find the number.

Solution:

Let the numbers be $x$.

According to the question,

$(x-18)\div3=-4$

$\frac{x}{3}-\frac{18}{3}=-4$

$\frac{x}{3}=-4+6$

$x=3(2)$

$x=6$

Therefore, the required number is $6$.  

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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