SOLUTION: how do i solve Seven less than four times a number equals 13?

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Question 216348: how do i solve Seven less than four times a number equals 13?
Answer by bob123132(33) About Me  (Show Source):
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Turn into a formula. Let x be the number you are trying to find.
4x-7=13
Add the seven to the other side to start isolating the X
4x=20
Divide it out to fully isolate X
Theres your answer:
x=5