SOLUTION: the difference of a number and 7 is 39 less the number. Find the number

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Question 638361: the difference of a number and 7 is 39 less the number. Find the number
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let's a number be x
given:
the difference of a number and 7 is 39 less the number:
%287-x%29%2B39=x
7-x%2B39=x
7%2B39=x%2Bx
46=2x
46%2F2=x
23=x