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If 5 less than x is 4 greater than y, then a number z that is 5 greater than x reduced by y is equal to
A. 4
B. 9
C. 14
D. y + 9
E. y + 14
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A. 4
B. 9
C. 14
D. y + 9
E. y + 14
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As per the question !!
x-5=4+y
z=x+5 -y
z=x+5-(x-9)
z=14
C
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We can create the equation:
x - 5 = 4 + y
x = 9 + y
Thus, a number that is 5 greater than x is 14 + y; if we reduce that number by y, we are left with 14.
Answer: C
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given
x-5=y+4
z=x+5
z=14+y
z-y=14
OPTION C
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5 less than x: x - 5
4 greater than y: 4 + y
=> x - 5 = 4 + y
=> y = x - 9
z that is 5 greater than x reduced by y: z = ( 5 + x) - y
=> z = (5 + x) - (x - 9)
=> z = 5 + 9 = 14
Answer C
4 greater than y: 4 + y
=> x - 5 = 4 + y
=> y = x - 9
z that is 5 greater than x reduced by y: z = ( 5 + x) - y
=> z = (5 + x) - (x - 9)
=> z = 5 + 9 = 14
Answer C
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Asked: If 5 less than x is 4 greater than y, then a number z that is 5 greater than x reduced by y is equal to
x - 5 = y + 4
x - y = 9
z = x + 5 - y = 9 + 5 = 14
IMO C
x - 5 = y + 4
x - y = 9
z = x + 5 - y = 9 + 5 = 14
IMO C
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