SOLUTION: what equation could be used to solve the given problem: If three times a number is increased by 24, the result is 4 less than seven times the number.

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Question 254631: what equation could be used to solve the given problem: If three times a number is increased by 24, the result is 4 less than seven times the number.
Found 2 solutions by JimboP1977, checkley77:
Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+24=7x-4
28=4x
7=x

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3X+24=7X-4
3X-7X=-4-24
-4X=-28
X=-28/-4
X=7 ANS.
PROOF:
3*7+24=7*7-4
21+24=49-4
45=45