SOLUTION: the sum of 4 times a number x and 17 is the same as 7 less than 6 times the number. find x

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Question 662070: the sum of 4 times a number x and 17 is the same as 7 less than 6 times the number. find x
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x+17=6x-7
17+7=6x-4x
24=2x
x=12