Four times of a number diminished by five is thrice the number increased by seven. What is the number?

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Thomas Eschemann · Answer 1 · 2023-01-25T02:25:22+0000

Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Call the missing number x.

4x - 5 = 3x + 7

Subtract 3x from both sides

x - 5 = 7

Add 5 to both sides

x = 12 (ans)