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Question 49862: I can not figure this one out. Any help would be grately appreciated!
Seven is three less than four times a number n. The instructions are to solve for n.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Seven is three less than four times a number n.
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7+3=4n
10=4n
n=5/2
Cheers,
Stan H.