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Six added to 3 times a number is equal to 4 less than 5 times the number. The number is ____.

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Answer:

The number is 5

Explanation:

6+3n = 5n-4

Subtract 3n from each side

6+3n-3n = 5n-3n-4

6 = 2n-4

Add 4 to each side

6+4 = 2n-4+4

10= 2n

Divide by 2

10/2 =2n/2

5=n

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