SOLUTION: The sum of 42 and a certain number is divided by 4.The result is twice the number.Find the number.

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Question 662734: The sum of 42 and a certain number is divided by 4.The result is twice the number.Find the number.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+42)/4=2x
x+42=2x*4
x+42=8x
42=7x
42/7=x
x=6
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(6+42)/4=2*6