SOLUTION: A number is multiplied by 7 and the answer is the same as if the number is subtracted from 24 find the number

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Question 1002524: A number is multiplied by 7 and the answer is the same as if the number is subtracted from 24 find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A number is multiplied by 7 and the answer is the same as if the number is subtracted from 24 find the number
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Let the number be "x"::
7x = 24-x
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8x = 24
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x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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