SOLUTION: seven less than four times a number is equal to the number plus eight

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Question 1027965: seven less than four times a number is equal to the number plus eight
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = number
4x-7=x+8
Subtract x from both sides
3x-7=8
Add 7 to both sides
3x=15
Divide 3 from both sides
x=5