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3 times a number minus 4, all multiplied by 18 equals 48 times the number. Find the number

User GhostJago
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Answer:

The number is 12.

Explanation:

Suppose the number is x. So,

18(3x-4)=48x

54x-72=48x

54x-48x=72

6x=72

x=12

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