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Define the Variable, state the equation and solve for unknown

One-fourth the sum of twice a number and 7 is the same as the product of 3 and a number.

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Answer:

0.7

Explanation:

Use the parameter (x) to express the unknown quantity. Now express the given information as an equation.


(1)/(4)(2x+7)=3x

Inverse operations,


2x+7=12x


7=10x


x=0.7

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