SOLUTION: Seven times a certain number is equal to the number increased by 48.Find the number.

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Question 814220: Seven times a certain number is equal to the number increased by 48.Find the number.
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Hi,

Seven times a certain number is equal to the number increased by 48.

Let x represent the number

Question states***

  7x = x + 48

Solving for x

  6x = 48

   x = 8

CHECKING our Answer***

7%2A8+=+8+%2B+48+=+56