SOLUTION: Six times a number decreased by 7 is the same as four times the number increased by 3. Find the number.

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Question 929624: Six times a number decreased by 7 is the same as four times the number increased by 3. Find the number.
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number
6x - 7 = 4x + 3
add -4x to each side
2x - 7 = + 3
add 7 to each side
2x = 10
divide each side by 2
x = 5