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A certain number was multiplied by 7.4 was then taken away from the product. Finally that difference was then divided by 9, resulting in 5. Find the initial number.

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The initial number is 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the initial number be 'x'.

  • The number was multiplied by 7 ⇒ 7x
  • 4 was then taken away from the product ⇒ 7x-4
  • That difference was then divided by 9 resulting in 5 ⇒ (7x-4)/9 = 5

⇒ 7x-4 = 45

⇒ 7x = 49

⇒ x = 7

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