SOLUTION: A number added to 6 is equal to 30 less than four times the number. what is the number

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Question 243085: A number added to 6 is equal to 30 less than four times the number. what is the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A number added to 6 is equal to 30 less than four times the number. what is the number
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
6 + x = 4x-30
Subtract x from both sides:
Add 30 to both sides:
3x = 36
x = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.