Question 530132
If i add 4 to the number and then multiply the result by 7,i get the same answer as when i subtract 1 from the number and then double the result. What is the number i am thinking of?
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Let the number be "x".
Equation:
7(x+4) = 2(x-1)
7x+28 = 2x-2
5x = -30
x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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