Write equations for each of the following statement:- a)2/5th of m is 17 less than itself - Maths - Simple Equations

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Write equations for each of the following statement:- a)2/5th of m
is 17 less than itself

Lovina Kansal · Accepted Answer

Dear student
Let the number be mSo, 25th of the number is 2m52m5 is 17 less than the number itself
So, the required equation is 2m5=m-17⇒2m=5m-85⇒3m-85=0
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Write equations for each of the following statement:- a)2/5th of m is 17 less than itself.