Four less than nine times a number is one hundred twenty-two. Find the original number.

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9x - 4 = 122

9x = 126

x = 14

by Level 10 User (55.7k points)
one time one
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14 if i understood the question correctly.

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by Level 2 User (1.1k points)
Ah it is didnt see the other answer :L
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by Level 2 User (1.1k points)
what are the odd numbers from the following list:

1. eleven

2. twenty

3. nine

4. five

5. four

6. two

7. six

8. hundred

I couldn't the answer correct, please help! thanks
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(9-4)x=122

5x=122

divide both sides by 5

x=122/5

x=24.4
by Level 3 User (3.2k points)
No, the problem states "4 less than 9 * the number"
That is 9x - 4
by Level 11 User (78.4k points)
14~ Definitely.
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