A number was multiplied by 5, and then 17 was added. The result was 92. What was the number?
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- Use inverse operations in reverse order.
- Calculate (92 − 17) ÷ 5.
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Answer: 15
Undo the addition first: 92 − 17 = 75. Then divide 75 by 5 to get 15.