Question

When a number is multiplied by 4 before subtracting from 68, the result obtained is the same as three times the sum of the number and 4. Find the number.​

Answer 1

68 - 4x = 3x + 12

Now subtract 12 and add 4x to both sides...we get

56 = 7x and

x = 8

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Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

68 - 4x = 3x + 12

Now subtract 12 and add 4x to both sides...we get

56 = 7x and

x = 8