If 4 is added to the number and the sum is tripled, the result is 14 more than the result. What is the number?

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Gathole · Answer 1 · 2019-11-22T14:07:08+0000

3(4+n)=14+n

Cross multiply the parentheses with the 3
12+n=14+n

Move the figures so the variables are together, and the numbers are together
14-12=n-n

Simplify
2=0

This equation is untrue and has no solution.

If 4 is added to the number and the sum is tripled, the result is 14 more than the result. What is the number?

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