SOLUTION: Seven times a number is equal to 12 more than 3 times the number. Find the number

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Question 1125894: Seven times a number is equal to 12 more than 3 times the number. Find the number
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, solver91311:
Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number is 3.


Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Just write down what it says:

A number:

Seven times a number:

Is equal to:

12 more:

3 times the number

In the aggregate:



Solve for


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it