SOLUTION: seven times a number decreased by 12 equals 3 times the number increased by 4. what is the number

Question 817865: seven times a number decreased by 12 equals 3 times the number increased by 4. what is the number
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7n - 12 = 3n + 4
4n = 16
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n = 4
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