SOLUTION: When 6 is added to3/4 of a number, the result is 4 less than a number. Find that number.

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Question 1144710: When 6 is added to3/4 of a number, the result is 4 less than a number. Find that number.
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6+3x/4=x-4
10=x/4
x=40
check
6+30=40-4
36=36
ok

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When 6 is added to 3/4 of a number, the result is 4 less than a number. Find that number.
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Assuming the 1st "a number" is the same as the 2nd "a number":
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n is the number
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6 + (3n/4) = n-4
etc