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Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the equation and find the number.
If a number is multiplied by 15, the result is 27. Find the number.

Respuesta :

Answer:

number is [tex]\frac{9}{5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x, then x multiplied by 15 is 15x and

15x = 27 ( divide both sides by 15 )

[tex]\frac{15}{15}[/tex] x = [tex]\frac{27}{15}[/tex] ( simplify both sides

x = [tex]\frac{9}{5}[/tex]