SOLUTION: The sum of a number and seven is fifty-five. Find the number.

SOLUTION: The sum of a number and seven is fifty-five. Find the number.

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Question 227384: The sum of a number and seven is fifty-five. Find the number.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the number

x+7= 55

Subtract 7 from each side:
x+7-7=55-7
x=48

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Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus

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