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You divide a number by 3 add 6 then subract 7 the result is 4

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(n)/(3) +6 - 7 = 4
Subtract 6 from each side of the equation


(n)/(3) -7 = -2

Now add 7 to both sides of the equation.


(n)/(3) = 5

Finally multiply by 3 on both sides to undo the division

n= 15

Check
15/3 + 6 -7 = 4
5 + 6 -7 = 4
11- 7 = 4
4 = 4


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