SOLUTION: Four less than six times a certain number is equal to 40 more than one-half of the number. Find the number
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Question 578692: Four less than six times a certain number is equal to 40 more than one-half of the number. Find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Four less than six times a certain number is equal to 40 more than one-half of the number. Find the number
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Equation:
6x-4 = (1/2)x + 40
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Multiply thru by 2 to get:
12x-8 = x + 80
11x = 88
x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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