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Eight less than seven times a number is the same as for l four more than three times a number. Find the number.

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Question :- Eight less then seven times a number is the same as for l four more than three times a number. Find the number.

Answer :-

Let the number be x

Therefore,


=> 8-7x = 4+3x


=> 8-4 = 3x+7x


=> 4 = 10


=> X = 5/4

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