SOLUTION: One forth of a number added to itself has the sum of 410.What is the number?

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Question 981720: One forth of a number added to itself has the sum of 410.What is the number?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
One forth of a number added to itself has the sum of 410
x/4 + x = 410
multiply throughout by 4
x + 4x = 1640
Collect like terms
5x = 1640
x = 328
Hope this helps:-)