SOLUTION: A number increased by its product with 7 equals 48.

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Question 974491: A number increased by its product with 7 equals 48.
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x = the number

x + 7x = 48 {a number increased by its product with 7 equals 48}
8x = 48 {combined like terms}
x = 6 {divided each side by 8}

the number is 6

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