SOLUTION: If twice a number, added to 3 is divided by the number plus 7, the result is three halves. Find the number.

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Question 952325: If twice a number, added to 3 is divided by the number plus 7, the result is three halves. Find the number.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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(2n+3)/(n+7)=3/2
2n+3=3(n+7)/2
4n+6=3n+21
n=15
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Ed