Question 814220
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Hi,
Seven times a certain number is equal to the number increased by 48.
Let x represent the number
Question states***
  7x = x + 48
Solving for x
  6x = 48
   x = 8
CHECKING our Answer***
{{{7*8 = 8 + 48 = 56}}}