SOLUTION: If 4 is added to a number and the sum is tripled the result is 26 more than the number. Find the number

Question 1126137: If 4 is added to a number and the sum is tripled the result is 26 more than the number. Find the number
Answer by Alex.33(110) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
nysterious number=n
(n+4)*3=26+n
/*Do not panic when you do not know how to modelize the given conditions. Assign a variable(often what the problem asks for) and try to intepret evey stuff mathematically. You'll discover it eventually.*/
n=7.
Replug to check. Correct.

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