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(10 more than a number is divided by four the result is 7.) how would you write this as an equation

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Answer:

(x + 10)/4 = 7

Explanation:

Break the sentence into segments:

let the number be x

  • 10 more than this number:
    x + 10
  • 10 more than a number divided by four:
    (x + 10)/4
  • 10 more than a number divided by four results in seven:
    (x + 10)/4 = 7

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