Four times the sum of a number and -3 is 7 more than quadruple the number. Write and solve the equation to find the number.

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4 [x+(-3)] = 4x + 7

distribute 4

4x - 12 = 4x + 7

subtract 4x

-12 = 7

no solution

Joselle answered May 26, 2018

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