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  • 17-12-2021
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The sum of of four times a number and 8, is equal to the difference of twice the number and 7. Find the number.

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jen4755 jen4755
  • 17-12-2021

Answer:-15/2

Step-by-step explanation:

4x + 8 = 2x - 7

2x + 8 = -7

2x = -15

x = -15/2

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Eddie1Wan
Eddie1Wan Eddie1Wan
  • 17-12-2021

Answer:

-7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

4x+8=2x-7

4x-2x=-7-8

2x=-15

x=-15/2=-7.5

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