SOLUTION: 7 times a number increased by 10 is equal to 8 less than 4 times the number. Determine the number?

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Question 990511: 7 times a number increased by 10 is equal to 8 less than 4 times the number. Determine the number?
Answer by rantaw(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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7n + 10 = 4n - 8
+ 8 +8
7n + 18 = 4n
-7n -7n
18 = -3n
/-3 /-3
-6 = n