SOLUTION: Four more than three times a certain number is the same as 11 less than seven times the number. Find the number.

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Question 356842: Four more than three times a certain number is the same as 11 less than seven times the number. Find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Let n represen tthe number
question states, writing as I am reading
3n + 4 = 7n - 11
simplify and solve
15 = 4n
n = 3.75
check your answer
11.25 + 4 = 26.25 -11 = 15.25
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