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Expert: Josh - 2/13/2006


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Hello:

10 times some number is 3 times the same number by 14.

Solution 14 divided by (10-3) = 14/7 = 2

Can you explain why or how this solution works for providing the answer?

I thank you for your reply.

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Something is missing from
"10 times some number is 3 times the same number ^^^ by 14"

I think it should say "10 times some number, less 14, is equivalent to 3 times the same number"; otherwise it makes NO sense.

Solve 10*x-14=3*x for x and you'll get x=2.

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When I work through problems, I like to emphasize concepts which I believe are worth noting. I will try to answer questions in the following areas, but not at the advanced level. Algebra. Sequences & Series. Trigonometry. Functions & Graphs. Coordinate Geometry. Quadratic Polynomials. Exponential & Logarithms. Basic Calculus. Probability, Permutation and Combination. Mathematical Induction. Complex numbers. Physics problems.

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