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4 times the sum of 1 plus a number equals 24. Find the number.

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Answer:

the number is 5

Explanation:

we can divide 24 by 4 in order to find the number

24/4 = 6

now we need to determine what number plus 1 equals 6 by subtracting 6 - 1

6 - 1 = 5

the answer is 5

we can check this by plugging 5 into the equation:

4(5+1) = 24

4(6) = 24

24 = 24

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