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Four times a number is equal to the number increased by 24 find the number

User Ivan Le Hjelmeland
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Answer:

  • 8

Explanation:

Let the number is x.

Translate the given into equation and solve for x:

  • 4x = x + 24
  • 4x - x = 24
  • 3x = 24
  • x = 8
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