SOLUTION: the difference between 4 times a number and 3 is 25.find the number

Question 798192: the difference between 4 times a number and 3 is 25.find the number
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"the difference between 4 times a number and 3 is 25"

translates to

where x is some unknown number

Let's solve for x

Start with the given equation.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which means that the unknown number is 7.

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