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Four more than the product of a number and 8 is equal to 7.

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Answer:

x = 3/8

Explanation:

Four more than the product of a number and 8 is equal to 7.

4 + 8x = 7

8x = 7 - 4

8x = 3

x = 3/8

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check

4 + 8 x 3/8 = 7

4 + 3 = 7

7 = 7

the answer is good

User Ango
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Answer: x = 0.375

Explanation:

Equation: 8x + 4 = 7

Subtract 4 on both sides

8x = 3

Divide by 8 on both sides

x = 3/8 is 0.375 decimal

x = 0.375 (0.38 round-up)

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