SOLUTION: When 25 is added to a number the result is 59 less than 4 times the number. What is the number?

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Question 1112919: When 25 is added to a number the result is 59 less than 4 times the number.
What is the number?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, stanbon:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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When 25 is added to a number the result is 59 less than 4 times the number.
What is the number?
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Equation:
x + 25 = 4x-59
3x = 84
x = 28
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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