SOLUTION: Four more than three times a certain number is the same as 11 less than seven times the number. Find the number.

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Question 356842: Four more than three times a certain number is the same as 11 less than seven times the number. Find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let n represen tthe number

question states, writing as I am reading

3n + 4 = 7n - 11

simplify and solve

15 = 4n

n = 3.75

check your answer

11.25 + 4 = 26.25 -11 = 15.25