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  • 09-09-2020
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You divide a number by 3 add 6 then subtract 7. The result is 4 what is the number?

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ChopinTheChicken
ChopinTheChicken ChopinTheChicken
  • 09-09-2020

Hey there! I'm happy to help!

Let's call our number n. Here is the info we have.

(n/3)+6-7=4

We combine like terms.

(n/3)-1=4

We add 1 to both sides.

n/3=5

We multiply both sides by 3.

n=15.

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