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A number is divided by 4, and then the quotient is added to 17. The result is 25. Find the number.

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\bf \stackrel{\textit{number divided by 4}}{(x/ 4)}\qquad \stackrel{\textit{then added to 17}}{+17}\qquad \stackrel{\textit{the result is}}{=}\qquad 25\implies \cfrac{x}{4}+17=25 \\\\\\ \cfrac{x}{4}=25-17\implies \cfrac{x}{4}=8\implies x=(4)8\implies x=32

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