SOLUTION: I though that, " A number is tripled, increased by 6 and then this new number is doubled. The result is the same as if the same number is quadrupled and then decrease by 7" was wri

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Question 1068810: I though that, " A number is tripled, increased by 6 and then this new number is doubled. The result is the same as if the same number is quadrupled and then decrease by 7" was written like 2(3x+6)=4x-7. Unless it is no solution, I can't forgive it out.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39631) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your equation matches the description.

2%2A3x%2B2%2A6=4x-7
6x%2B12=4x-7
2x=-7-12
x=-19%2F2