SOLUTION: i am thinking of a number. if you multiply it by 9 and then subtract 4, the answer is 41. what is my number?

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Question 429399: i am thinking of a number. if you multiply it by 9 and then subtract 4, the answer is 41. what is my number?


Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x-4=41
9x=45
x=5

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