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19 more than four times a number is equal to the difference between -86 and three times the number find the number

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Answer:

the number is -15

Explanation:

if you turn the word problem into an equation it would be

4x+19=-86-3x

with x being the unknown number

the next step is to move the -3x to the other side by adding it to the 4x

your equation should now be 7x+19=-86

next you should move the 19 to the other side by subtracting it from the -86

this leaves you with the equation

7x= -105

lastly you must divide the -105 by seven which leaves you with the answer x= -15

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