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48 less than 4 times a number is equal to the number
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48 less than 4 times a number is equal to the number

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Answer:

x = 48/5

Explanation:

Let x = number, then:


48 - 4x = x

By adding 4x on each side:


48 - 4x + 4x = x + 4x, which is
48 = 5x

Then, divide by 5 on both sides:


(48)/(5) = (5x)/(5)

Simplifying x = 48 / 5

User Josh Burgess
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Answer:

Explanation:

4x - 48 = x there is the equation

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