In a list of seven consecutive numbers a quarter of the smallest number is five less than a third of the largest number. If x is the smallest number, find expressions for:
a) “a quarter of the smallest number”
b) “five less than a third of the largest number”

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]Since\ x\ is\ the\ smavest\ number,\\ the\ Cavgent\ number\ equals\ to\ x+6.[/tex]

[tex]a)\frac{1}{4}x[/tex]

[tex]b)\frac{1}{3}(x+6)-5=\frac{1}{3}x+2-5=\frac{1}{3}x-3[/tex]

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