SOLUTION: a number when multiplied by 4 is 33 more than itself

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Question 513639: a number when multiplied by 4 is 33 more than itself
Answer by umail08(87) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = the number
4x … number multiplied by 4
x + 33 … 33 more than itself
4x = x + 33
4x – x = 33 + x – x
3x = 33
3x/3 = 33/3
x = 11