SOLUTION: I think of a number. If I divide the sum of 6 and the number by 3, the result is 4 more than one quarter of the number. Find the number. I know the answer is 24, but I'm a bit c

SOLUTION: I think of a number. If I divide the sum of 6 and the number by 3, the result is 4 more than one quarter of the number. Find the number. I know the answer is 24, but I'm a bit c

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Question 825212: I think of a number. If I divide the sum of 6 and the number by 3, the result is 4 more than one quarter of the number. Find the number.
I know the answer is 24, but I'm a bit confused on how to get the answer.
Thanks :)
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(6+x)/3=0.25x+4
6+x=(0.25x+4)(3)
6+x=0.75x+12
x-0.75x=12-6
0.25x=6
x=6/0.25
x=24
Set up the problem just like it is written.
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