SOLUTION: Four times a number added to 5 is divided by 6. The result is 7/2. Find the number.

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Question 781201: Four times a number added to 5 is divided by 6. The result is 7/2. Find the number.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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(4x+5)/6=7/2
6(4x+5)/6=6*7/2
4x+5=21
4x=16
x=4