SOLUTION: when a number is multiplied by 4 and then diminished by 7, the result is 65. what is the number

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Question 922721: when a number is multiplied by 4 and then diminished by 7, the result is 65. what is the number
Answer by srinivas.g(540) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x be the number
number is multiplied by 4 and then diminished by 7 , so x*4-7
x*4-7 =65
move 7 to the right
x*4 =65+7
x*4=72
divide with 4 on both sides
%28x%2A4%29%2F4+=+72%2F4
x=18